tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post892432527052813601..comments2024-03-28T01:53:58.120-07:00Comments on Sublime Mercies: Victory and Defeat: A Wheelchair on a Mountain TopCharlotte Issyvoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-29943726975842434802014-05-10T23:27:19.452-07:002014-05-10T23:27:19.452-07:00Charlotte, you are talented, beautiful, and your v...Charlotte, you are talented, beautiful, and your voice needs to be heard. What a miracle it is that you and Beau met, isn't it? You need lots and lots of love. Lots and lots! I send you many hugs, my dear! <br /><br />The dress is gorgeous on you, by the way - wear it a lot! xxxNatalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-90542109305524026582014-04-09T13:14:24.098-07:002014-04-09T13:14:24.098-07:00OMG Charlotte, simply incredible. Torture is what ...OMG Charlotte, simply incredible. Torture is what my abuse got most of his sentencing on. This is one horrible sexual abuse crime. But like you said, also..full of hope too. We have to be beacons for others who are still in their "Living Hell", to let them know that there is hope, it's not their fault and that there is help out there. I'm truly sorry for what you went through. And I see it has made you stronger. We are truly survivors.<br />I'm so glad we connected. <br />God BlessDVSurvivor1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12386712931945642822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-19313945205981557582014-03-27T23:15:18.615-07:002014-03-27T23:15:18.615-07:00Oh honey, don't give up on love! Not all men j...Oh honey, don't give up on love! Not all men just use you for sex. Of course, I know about chronic pain, I know about depression, I know about anxiety... But there is hope. If you feel like reading my post that deals directly with sexuality after sexual abuse, try reading this one: <br /><br />http://www.sublimemercies.com/2014/01/radiant-orchid-violated-vagina-and.html<br /><br />I don't hold back on how horrible sexual abuse was for me and how badly it affected my sexuality and my ability to love, but it is also full of hope.Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-54175655441669836752014-03-27T22:27:14.955-07:002014-03-27T22:27:14.955-07:00I can only agree wholeheartedly with you on this o...I can only agree wholeheartedly with you on this one - nothing is done!! Your story (only part as you state yourself) has touched deeply. Touched my own mental pain of being raped, once, by my fiancé at the time (a policeman in the intelligence force - what chance did I stand of reporting him). My father witnessed what was happening, must have thought that's what I wanted and did NOTHING!! But I didn't go through what you have and all I can say is, I'm so sorry (not pity) you had to endure such a childhood. Your physical pain I share with you (for a different reason). I suffer from osteo-arthritis (3 spots, just not bad enough to operate) in my back, knees, slowly but surely my hips and shoulders too + double depression (chronic and periods of Major depression + severe migraines (under control of an anti-epileptic) + use beta blockers to keep heart rhythm steady and I am all to familiar with Ativan because of Social Anxiety Disorder etc. I've mostly withdrawn from society because of people not understanding the depression (pull up your socks, shake yourself right, I don't understand this illness...). I'm not making a comparison between us please. Only sharing where we both sit on somewhat of the same page. Oh yes, in the earlier years of the deep depression I twice tried to end my own life but as you can see, I'm still around. The depression put a stop to the intimate side of my marriage which is a blessing in disguise - I hate sex. Men just use you for their own satisfaction. My faith has kept me going, one foot in front of the other. I'll be thinking of you!!! Irma Logan, South Africalogansresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398211418561282883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-66710863799451546632014-01-27T19:37:46.457-08:002014-01-27T19:37:46.457-08:00That's quite a horrible story. I am so sorry....That's quite a horrible story. I am so sorry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-47339754870394873712014-01-11T11:47:28.171-08:002014-01-11T11:47:28.171-08:00I think two of them went to jail briefly for "...I think two of them went to jail briefly for "molesting" their own children. Other than that, no, they're not being held accountable. I've been to the police more than once and gone through the painful process of giving statements and NOTHING has been done. After giving one statement, I was called by my primary abuser who yelled at me for going to the police. That's it, the entirety of the result of my bravery in trying to achieve justice. I'm not inclined to try again. I've come to the conclusion that the police, including the RCMP, don't care at all about the welfare of women and children.Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-24618099024819563162014-01-11T09:29:34.269-08:002014-01-11T09:29:34.269-08:00Accountable in any way at all?Accountable in any way at all?L.M. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138554946400636389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-77849039753123356652014-01-11T09:29:12.077-08:002014-01-11T09:29:12.077-08:00I think you are amazing but I am so angry at the t...I think you are amazing but I am so angry at the torturing of little you... Angry tll I have tears running down my face. Where are these creatures now? Are the doing this to other little ones? Have they been held L.M. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138554946400636389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-89982882662791658802013-11-26T22:40:27.878-08:002013-11-26T22:40:27.878-08:00What a beautiful essay, expressing your determinat...What a beautiful essay, expressing your determination to be aware of your past, present and future. Thank you, C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-60439995986663045542013-11-26T22:25:35.790-08:002013-11-26T22:25:35.790-08:00This is the Paula I think it is, right? Thanks. Yo...This is the Paula I think it is, right? Thanks. Your being disabled like me and willing to communicate with me about that does help.Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-88378048113964606702013-11-26T22:14:55.187-08:002013-11-26T22:14:55.187-08:00I don't know what to say. But I am here, for w...I don't know what to say. But I am here, for what that's worth.paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-10243464633158107402013-10-25T13:13:04.993-07:002013-10-25T13:13:04.993-07:00There is great weight in those three little words ...There is great weight in those three little words coming from you, Bernie. Thanks. To be continued...Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-53945399449383971632013-10-25T10:13:49.065-07:002013-10-25T10:13:49.065-07:00Bravo my friend!
Bravo my friend!<br />Bernadine Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030451029824771492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-17369445677709996212013-10-16T19:00:53.664-07:002013-10-16T19:00:53.664-07:00I found you via the amazing Alicia. The first thin...I found you via the amazing Alicia. The first thing I noticed was a cute couple in the mountains. I grew up in Montana and now I live far away. But I miss the mountains so much my heart aches. Then I noticed the cane and PTSD and I felt maybe I could relate a little bit. But read your story and I am completely humbled by your profound honesty and courage. I know that you said you weren't very positive. But you sound pretty darn positive to me! I've been navigating my way through traditional and alternative medicine for the past three years to help me deal with my chronic pain. If you ever want to run anything past me I'm here to help. Sending you a nice gentle hug. Connie*Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938255518222756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-40078537786378485552013-10-15T04:43:57.635-07:002013-10-15T04:43:57.635-07:00I came to you via Spashionista. She is amazing. Yo...I came to you via Spashionista. She is amazing. You are too. Your blog today is amazing. I'm sure you have heard it before but I hadn't thought about what happens to people who are rescued as you were. And to those in physical as well as psychological pain. By the way, I commend you for this blog. I wish there were some way to lessen your pain. Your strength has inspired me to work harder on mine.Judy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275744406579851114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-58555189131455976022013-10-14T15:13:23.099-07:002013-10-14T15:13:23.099-07:00I learned of your Blog through a dear friend, Spas...I learned of your Blog through a dear friend, Spashionista. We've known each other since 1975 and we helped each other "Survive" our childhoods. But we helped each other and made it through. We always knew there were worse out there, never even imagining your childhood. You are an incredible ROLL MODEL<br />to those of us out here that have "survived".<br />I can not even begin to think of a life as you have had, and yet you still find beauty in this world that is filled with such evil. The name of your Blog says a lot about you, "Sublime Mercies". I am looking forward to reading more of your blogs.<br />GOD made us women so strong, and he's given you a double Blessing for you are able to see the good and be positive even though you have been through so much. You really inspire me!!! GOD Bless you in ALL you do!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-37122335074565500482013-10-14T13:30:23.887-07:002013-10-14T13:30:23.887-07:00Hello Charlotte. I found your blog through Alicia&...Hello Charlotte. I found your blog through Alicia's blog. Thank you for writing this thoughtful, honest post. I can't imagine being in your situation, but I do relate to this thought: "...I'm really tired of people telling me to think positively about my situation." You should be tired of it. I am tired of it too. Evil does exist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-50758976508599902972013-10-14T13:16:40.947-07:002013-10-14T13:16:40.947-07:00I have never felt the brutality of that side of li...I have never felt the brutality of that side of life and I ache for you going through it. I can identify with struggles of having to use "aids" of wheelchair, scooter, etc. You are a beautiful and extremely strong person on the inside and thats what counts! I pray God will continually guide you and heal the extreme pain in your heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-30086059315344580212013-10-14T08:56:04.571-07:002013-10-14T08:56:04.571-07:00I am so happy you saw the beautiful mountains. Eve...I am so happy you saw the beautiful mountains. Even if only for a blink of time, it sounds like it may have offered you something positive. That is all we have; those moments. You are a strong woman, you should be proud. Corina/Jean Queennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-46454159764087806592013-10-14T05:49:43.896-07:002013-10-14T05:49:43.896-07:00What unmitigated horror with a continuing terrible...What unmitigated horror with a continuing terrible aftermath. I hope this blog, telling people the past and the good and bad that is now, helps. Who wouldn't rage and be furious? Squashy in a wheelchair- heck yeah I'd be pissed. And still you find beauty and goodness around you and encourage others -amazing. I am humbled. oxinsockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214876258680487340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-14248272544567944372013-10-12T11:42:19.335-07:002013-10-12T11:42:19.335-07:00You know, Patti, I really felt that I was open to ...You know, Patti, I really felt that I was open to friends, including you, about how bad it was, yet they're all saying, "I had no idea." I guess I over-estimated people's imaginations for the extremities of evil; I thought they could fill in the blanks but I guess they couldn't. In fact, I still haven't told the very worst stuff, which was even worse than what I explain here.Charlotte Issyvoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081140798331499819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371230315197236857.post-19755593298644288622013-10-12T00:51:35.674-07:002013-10-12T00:51:35.674-07:00As ever, your photo essays are moving and honest. ...As ever, your photo essays are moving and honest. Thank you for writing about this. I never knew the extent of your history. I'm amazed at your honesty, and also not at all. Of course you would talk about this. It needed saying. Thank you.Patti Powellhttp://www.acapellaboratory.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com