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rosebud74a
True Blue Farmgirl
109 Posts
Stacy
Maryland
NY
USA
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 Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 11:48:41 AM
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I had an event happen last night that I can't shake and I need to write about. I saw a young woman who I have known for about ten years, she in now 20. she is the daughter of a man that my husband works with. I have seen her casualy on several occasions and vivldy rememeber her as a yougnster, with out a care in the world. My husband and I had heard that she was floundering (quit school, abusive boyfriend, homeless and bad decsion after bad decision). Her father has written her off, because of her bad decision making, and her mother has so many issues that the young woman is more responsible than her.
I was killing time last night at Walmart and I saw her working there and asked her how she was doing. She began to cry and tell me of her woes over the last several years. She told me that the only one in the world who cares about her is her dog....and as hard as ahe tries she can't get her life togther. Both of us were crying not far into our conversation. It wrenched my heart to hear some of the things that she was saying, about being abused, homeless and neglected. She is facing homelessness again, as her mother town and moved out of her house that is about to be forclosed on. The young woman is now living there and doesn't have the means to keep up the house. there are so many other things that she told me that are just terrible.....I wish I could help her see all of the things that I see in her and help her get up out of the hole she is in. She is so spirited, intelligent, and beatiful. I hate to see a young life tossed aside by themselves and by others. Seeing her has shook me to the core and made me question so many things in my life, and made me realize that I have so much to be thankful for, that I have taken for granted. I have given her my phone number and I am going back to the evil empire tommorow night to see her. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers...peace,
Stacy
http://peapickinheart.blogspot.com/
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt, 'This Is My Story,' 1937
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a rose
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Linda
Waterford
NY
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 12:07:06 PM
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You have done a good thing for this young woman. You opened your heart to her. I just hope and pray she sees that somone does care. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Remember me as a rose. |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 12:47:39 PM
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Boy. That's just terrible...It sounds like she was really at a breaking point and just doesn't have anywhere to turn...glad you were there. I truly feel for her.
Giving her your number was very kind--I hope that she does reach out to you. Are there any shelters or any kind of women helping women programs--maybe something through a church that you could find information on? We have many of them in this area, but it is a somewhat urban environment.
I can say this from experience--I hope someone offers to take her dog for her--I stayed for many years in an abusive relationship because I couldn't bear the thought of pet ending up in a kill shelter, or harmed by my the guy I lived with. Later on in my life, I actually worked for an animal shelter that takes in pets for women in safehouses...it's a REALLY big deal, and sometimes, like in this case, that's the only kindness these women know. I feel that it may be significant for her, too.
You have a good heart. Wish I would have had someone like you at that time in my life.
Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet. |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 1:20:39 PM
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You do have a kind sensitive heart.
You know we all can't heal other peoples disaters by ourselves.
Maybe what she really needs is for you to be there and to be a friend to have a listening ear.
I have people in my own life that are miserable.
I can only listen to them and offer friendship and a listening ear.
And offer prayers on their be half.
I was abused as a child and in my younger years.
I had to deal with it myself.
It is a long story. ; but, I gave my life to Jesus. and he has helped me through this.
I have also expereinced verbra abuse from some family memebers that are dear to me.
All I can do is pray for them.
I too count my blessings. I have A Christian husband who is a good provider and a good dad.
Though my life here isn't by all means perfect I have been blessed.
I hope this has helped you some. Be her friend try to find someone who can help her.
She is working. That is a good thing. Hugs to you and a prayer that Jesus will show you how to help this young girl. Pinkroses |
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