Comments on: Jennifer

By: An Open Response to Joan Peterson | The Minuteman

An Open Response to Joan Peterson | The Minuteman — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:36:43 +0000

[...] post is because it shows your bias against other victims of violence. Jennifer herself is a victim, yet you attack her without thinking about what she is [...]

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:42:02 +0000

Thank you everyone. I should clarify that the “attack” since coming forward has been emotional. I’m far more formidible than I was. If he had attacked physically, this would be a very different story.

By: Sean D Sorrentino

Sean D Sorrentino — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:30:09 +0000

Huh. I wouldn’t have guessed. I did notice that you had a lot of depth that most people don’t seem to have, but I wouldn’t have guessed which particular fire you had to walk through to get it.

By: theUnpaidBill

theUnpaidBill — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:00:20 +0000

I’ve always thought you were a remarkable person Jennifer, but this raises my (already high) opinion of you. I have more experience with sexual assault survivors than you might know, and it’s a road not everyone can walk.

By: AnonyMouse

AnonyMouse — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:47:09 +0000

It’s really amazing how things that seem inconsequential to us at the time can haunt us for years after the fact. You were very brave to admit what had happened to you and deal with it appropriately.

By: Aerin

Aerin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:25:18 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is so hard to overcome the abuse and those voices in our heads that don’t seem to want to go away. You are so strong… and so lucky to have found that wounderful, caring husband you have! I wish you peace and self-love as you continue to heal.

By: Arby

Arby — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:04:14 +0000

Jennifer, our sense of self-worth must come from a source other than another person, such as a spouse. This came to mind when I read that when your husband told you that he needed socks “the voice in my head says that I’m not taking good enough care of him and am worthless as a wife.” For abuse victims, finding our value, or sense of self-worth, is a long and difficult process. I would like to share with you a resource that I used in dealing with my past. It is a book called “Truefaced.” You will find much of the story that you shared in the pages of that book. Blessings to you on your recovery. Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:07:34 +0000

Thank you for sharing. You’re doing all the right things and don’t let anyone let you feel differently. You’re helping us all with your telling. Thank you.

By: Jill B

Jill B — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:04:29 +0000

Thank you. You’re not alone.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:35:07 +0000

I can relate to a lot of this and I am sending you great big hugs for being open and telling your story. Thank you. ((((((((Hugs)))))))))