The New Intimacy

Eden Lit- June 13, 2011 at 7pm EST: Writers Club

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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
Now Karen's "The One" had my little romantic heart beating! I know that you can't ever hope to show how hard it is to pull yourself up and move on with kids in tow but her strength and courage amazed and humbled me. SUCH an amazing story!
I just read that and aww.

Karen, you are an amazingly strong woman, and I'm not sure I would have handled the same situations as well as you. *lots of hugs* and pass some to Miguel for being so awesome too
06/13/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
OK so we need to choose some topics for next month. I propose changing 'Story Continuation' to an open topic. A sort of free for all...write what you will thing.

We should do something possibly patriotic for the July meeting.

Maybe Summer love as another topic?
06/13/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I just read that and aww.

Karen, you are an amazingly strong woman, and I'm not sure I would have handled the same situations as well as you. *lots of hugs* and pass some to Miguel for being so awesome too
I agree, My little romantic heart melted lol. You are a very brave woman Karen
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
I like the idea of a free for all.

Something patriotic for July could be a really good idea too.

And summer love.

Oh hell, I think there might have been maybe 2 topics I haven't liked in the whole time we've been doing this lol.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Wondermom
I agree, My little romantic heart melted lol. You are a very brave woman Karen
She's smart enough to know when the heck to get out as well...som many of us could learn a thing or two about that!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I like the idea of a free for all.

Something patriotic for July could be a really good idea too.

And summer love.

Oh hell, I think there might have been maybe 2 topics I haven't liked in the whole time we've been doing this lol.
We have had some good topics haven't we?
06/13/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
OMG! I have been trying to reply for 10 mins, but couldn't get on. That was so weird. Thanks for reading my story ladies!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
She's smart enough to know when the heck to get out as well...som many of us could learn a thing or two about that!
Absolutely. I haven't been in many relationships, but looking back I shoulda high-tailed it out of my last one instead of letting it drag on. He was horrible for me and I didn't recognize it as any kind of abuse until way later when I started learning about all the little things that really are abusive. It wasn't that bad by any means, and I almost feel like I can't really talk about it because it did end up being such an insignificant part of my life once we broke up.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Airen Wolf
We have had some good topics haven't we?
I would agree with that, absolutely!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by bluekaren
OMG! I have been trying to reply for 10 mins, but couldn't get on. That was so weird. Thanks for reading my story ladies!
I was wondering where you had been!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Absolutely. I haven't been in many relationships, but looking back I shoulda high-tailed it out of my last one instead of letting it drag on. He was horrible for me and I didn't recognize it as any kind of abuse until way later when I ... more
My mother was in an abusive relationship before my dad so its a topic close to my heart.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
Absolutely. I haven't been in many relationships, but looking back I shoulda high-tailed it out of my last one instead of letting it drag on. He was horrible for me and I didn't recognize it as any kind of abuse until way later when I ... more
You know what? You can't base how awful something was n how horrible someone else's life was. You lived YOUR experience and it was bad enough that you cherish your husband more for it. See? You had to go throgh some hell of your own to be ready to go back to your guy.
06/13/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
I hate talking about all the horrible scars, but it is so much a part of how I became the person I am today....it is hard to avoid. I learned so much about resilience when I am forced to tell my story, cuz I didn't shrivel up and die, ya know. I am still here and I still have the capacity to love.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
I love the way Woman let's us in to see how her mind works...it's fascinating!
*hands over a paring knife and tree saw....

Fancy a closer look see???
06/13/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
So what were the topics for this next time?
06/13/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
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Originally posted by Woman China
*hands over a paring knife and tree saw....

Fancy a closer look see???
I love your writing style
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Wondermom
My mother was in an abusive relationship before my dad so its a topic close to my heart.
For me it wasn't ever physical, but it was emotional and psychological. I've still got a few of the psychological hangups, but I'm pretty well adjusted all the same.

I'm sorry to hear about your mother and I'm glad she didn't stay in that.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
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Originally posted by bluekaren
I hate talking about all the horrible scars, but it is so much a part of how I became the person I am today....it is hard to avoid. I learned so much about resilience when I am forced to tell my story, cuz I didn't shrivel up and die, ya know. I ... more
Nah... I say open yourself up and say damn the fishbowl people! Be proud of them. They are more a part of you than say your nose!!!!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
Quote:
Originally posted by Wondermom
My mother was in an abusive relationship before my dad so its a topic close to my heart.
It's a very hard thing both to get out of the relationship, then out of the need that drove you toward that bad relationship and then to be able to TRUST a new and better person....I tip my hat to all the ladies who manage it.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Airen Wolf
You know what? You can't base how awful something was n how horrible someone else's life was. You lived YOUR experience and it was bad enough that you cherish your husband more for it. See? You had to go throgh some hell of your own to be ... more
You do have a point there Airen
06/13/2011
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
I am here!!!!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by bluekaren
I hate talking about all the horrible scars, but it is so much a part of how I became the person I am today....it is hard to avoid. I learned so much about resilience when I am forced to tell my story, cuz I didn't shrivel up and die, ya know. I ... more
It really means a lot to us that you're still willing to open up and share.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
But not really here here.

I am packing and people are coming over to buy things. So I am in and out.

And not in the good way!!!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
Quote:
Originally posted by Woman China
*hands over a paring knife and tree saw....

Fancy a closer look see???
TOO CLOSE! I'd take a trip into your mind but I'd get lost and then I'd be all scared and stuff. Good to see you! Glad you could make it!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Woman China
*hands over a paring knife and tree saw....

Fancy a closer look see???
Woman!! You're here!!
06/13/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
I'm poking my head in. Still working but wanted to join in. I really like the summer love idea! My favorite time of year for outdoor sex. LOL
06/13/2011
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
For me it wasn't ever physical, but it was emotional and psychological. I've still got a few of the psychological hangups, but I'm pretty well adjusted all the same.

I'm sorry to hear about your mother and I'm glad she didn't stay in that.
Sam darling, from what I've seen of you? You are a fantastic people!!!!

And I know a lot of people. So that is saying something!!!!
06/13/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
(EF Review Program Mentor)
Quote:
Originally posted by bluekaren
I hate talking about all the horrible scars, but it is so much a part of how I became the person I am today....it is hard to avoid. I learned so much about resilience when I am forced to tell my story, cuz I didn't shrivel up and die, ya know. I ... more
I am giving you a standing ovation right now...you deserve it for having the courage to move on and for then sharing it all with us.
06/13/2011
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
Quote:
Originally posted by Airen Wolf
TOO CLOSE! I'd take a trip into your mind but I'd get lost and then I'd be all scared and stuff. Good to see you! Glad you could make it!
Harold would love the company you know!!!
06/13/2011
Contributor: BexvanKoot BexvanKoot
Hey everyone! A bit late, but I made it!
06/13/2011