Pleasestaywendy

aunt viv 1 or 2?

I'm really genuinely sorry you went through all that and I hope in time you feel peace/acceptance from the years of bullying. i know first hand how scarring it cam be. but I also hope you find a change in heart in what you did. I agree that you were a victim prior to that incident, but once you decided to bring that knife, and the moment you took it out for such purpose, you ceased from being the victim - which I suspect is at least partially why you did it to begin with. as such, i find it a little odd that you seem baffled as to why you weren't allowed to walk the stage, or why people saw you in a different light? your bully 100000% deserved to be rightfully punished, but stabbing him was NOT right. even if it was a pocket knife, he could have still be seriously injured or much worse, especially because one of the wounds was in the neck. perhaps his wounds did end up being superficial, but that doesn't immediately give you justification for being okay with what you did and having absolutely no remorse for said actions.

I'm not trying to be a bitch, I'm just surprised by the mob mentality out for blood and revenge - it's just as dangerous and unsettling as the lemmings that once followed your bully around. Like I said, I wish you the best in recovering from the six years of bullying and subsequent depression, but perhaps you will someday find peace and closure from the past if/when you acknowledge the fallacy of your own behavior/thoughts. Take care.

ahhhh. I love your book. we had a thorough discussion and analysis of it in one of my psych classes and we were lucky enough to have you as a guest speaker. I recommend it to everyone I know! you are awesome.

I honestly thought I was pretty dead inside and neutral about children, until I read your story about your beautiful baby. Wow, so glad I took the time to read it, and thank you for having the courage to share it. I will go back to weeping in my pillow now.

My boyfriend is a recovering heroin addict. He's been on and off for 9 years and when we first got together he became serious about being sober for good. Can you please shed some light on how exactly he's feeling, physically, mentally, and emotionally as he deals with this? I ask him to be empathetic and prepare myself, but he hates talking/thinking about it, which I understand. I'm a very patient person and I will help and support him in any way possible. I'd just like to keep myself informed of what to expect on his road to becoming himself again, and understand what it is like for him.

Also, any signs in particular I should look out for when it comes to lapsing/OD'ing? I know it's something that could happen and I've already assured him that if he relapses I'm not going to give up on him, but I want to know what to look for so I can know where to draw the line of insisting he seek medical attention.

I know there's a lot of loaded and somewhat impossible questions I'm asking. I just care about him a ton and want to help him so he can have a long and healthy life. Ive been on and off drugs and alcohol for awhile now so i can relate to a lot but i know heroin is a partiularly terrible drug to overcome. I think he's reluctant to be completely open, as the truth can be a dark thing, but for my own sake id like to be well informed. Thanks and congrats on getting past your own demons !