Comments on: A Secret, Silent Shame

By: All Blogged Up: A Moof’s Tale / Asperger Syndrome

All Blogged Up: A Moof’s Tale / Asperger Syndrome — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:12:56 +0000

[...] Her request was a bit of an “Oh oh!” moment for me. Although I’ve dealt with difficult subjects before, Asperger Syndrome is just not something I write about in my public blog. My husband and both of my youngest sons have Asperger Syndrome, and it’s had a profound effect on all of us. [...]

By: kt

kt — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:00:33 +0000

i have been away and i can’t beieve what i have missed. moof you are the truest of human beings that know how to bring light and love to any situation. i hope i can “grow up” to be like you. you can see your light shine from your blog alone. thank you for sharing this story and continuing the healing for others.

By: I Speak of Dreams

I Speak of Dreams — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:15:47 +0000

A Call for Healing, Second Edition

The first edition had some, erm, internet integrity issues. Moof tells her story, and issues a healing call.The healing and release you get from letting the hurt out – and others in to listen, understand, love and help – are

By: Mama Mia

Mama Mia — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:54:29 +0000

Moof,

I know we’ve all heard the adage ‘that which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’. Clearly this is the case for you – you are so amazingly strong and pulled together. Thank you for having the courage to share your stories.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 02:29:06 +0000

Oh man…I don’t take I took a breath through the whole post.

Thank you for sharing this.

A close relative went through something similar and thankfully told me all about it right after it happened. Obviously I can’t blog about it or I would because many women would be able to learn from it.

I’m so sorry you went through this.

And yeah, people reading this in the 2000s who don’t remember the seventies might find it odd, but life was different back then.

A lot different.

I’m getting up the courage to go read TNTs story…..this one was pretty powerful.

By: naked truth » about a nurse

naked truth » about a nurse — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 22:18:16 +0000

[...] when she collaborated with two other bloggers to come out and talk about the pain of rape and assault, she occupied my thoughts, and i even whispered a prayer for her. [...]

By: Shelly Franz

Shelly Franz — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 23:09:26 +0000

There simply are no words. I started to comment yesterday when I read this, but found I couldn’t…I had to step back and regroup before I could even begin to absorb what you’d written. I’m with whoever up there said that she can’t believe “fate” would lead you into that sort of situation when you’d finally found safety. And yes, there are things I’m not saying and not sharing at this time…hopefully someday I will get a dose of your courage.

By: Artemis

Artemis — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:52:30 +0000

Moof — I’m stunned and saddened at the raw emotion that is still present in your post, even after so many years. My heart goes out to you and to all others who have experienced such trauma.
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By: OrthoDoc

OrthoDoc — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:17:25 +0000

Peggikaye, I am sure the ‘telling process’ will bring you all more good than bad. I can understand the hesitation, the fear and the shame …but all that is so much natural and ‘human’. Bringing out all those pent-up feelings is important to ease off the pressure. But I must warn you that not everyone will react with a pat on the back. They will evoke strong emotions, and when wrecked with emotions we might falter either way!

Having said that I must also add that for every one person who is critical about your posts, I am sure there are ten of us here to support you. So take heart in the fact that you are appreciated more than anything else. I am sure your nights to come will be more peaceful than ever before. God bless you!

By: Fat Doctor

Fat Doctor — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:49:24 +0000

Came here from Flea after reading about the TNT nightmare, which I’m stunned by and can’t quite believe. I wish you’d let us all know if you’ve heard from her and is she OK? I don’t really care if she was a faker or not – she’s a good writer and I suspect this business about her being a fake is fake itself.

Now, onto YOU little missy – what a powerful way you use language to create a chilling feeling for us all. I’m so sad you went through that, I’m glad you’re finally able to discuss it and I pray you will help other women in distress through this post. As a former rape crisis volunteer who was never the victim, this is one of the most horrifying things I’ve ever read. Thank you for your honesty.