tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post2385996685743063189..comments2024-03-09T03:15:27.695-08:00Comments on REVERIE: Wishful Thinking {guest post ~ Down and Out Chic}Simply Mel {Reverie}http://www.blogger.com/profile/15881462293605864150noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-57624128656756391402011-07-28T03:54:13.778-07:002011-07-28T03:54:13.778-07:00Beautiful writing - such a moving post. Thank you ...Beautiful writing - such a moving post. Thank you Christina.ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224794823318012970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-7403953085139673772011-05-29T12:30:06.408-07:002011-05-29T12:30:06.408-07:00I've also come to terms that I am now an adult...I've also come to terms that I am now an adult, no longer a child being ignored unless I was being yelled at, and my future is mine. This may be cliche, but I bought the print "Live well. Love much. Laugh often." and it's become my mantra to live by. I choose to live a happy life, and refuse to associate with people who are in opposition to that, including my family. I hope someday I can find someone to start a new family with, and trust and love that person, because I've never done that before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-23347125320209591792011-05-29T11:46:49.036-07:002011-05-29T11:46:49.036-07:00The most important thing in life is tomorrow. and ...The most important thing in life is tomorrow. and it comes to us at midnight & we always hope that we've learned something from yesterday, yes?<br />Great post from Christina, Mel!<br />adore her as well~LenoreNeverM♡rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964343661261469513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-19192251241097991702011-05-26T11:50:31.968-07:002011-05-26T11:50:31.968-07:00I can't tell you how much I appreciate this po...I can't tell you how much I appreciate this post. It's the best of what blogging can be. So much brave honesty. Her story is haunting and she sounds like a very special person. Thanks for introducing her to me. I love this series, Mel.Estelle Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404807147588274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-34567193049482196532011-05-26T10:17:33.760-07:002011-05-26T10:17:33.760-07:00i loved this post so much. i loved it to my core. ...i loved this post so much. i loved it to my core. your words are so honest and raw. i can't wait to visit your place and say hello... thank you for this. <br />xochristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541888793748453425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-64863736061017657012011-05-26T07:43:50.337-07:002011-05-26T07:43:50.337-07:00you are a big open heart Christina and your honest...you are a big open heart Christina and your honesty is an inspiration. I'm trying to choose each day to be better, too- in different ways, but I still very much relate. Thank you for being so brave in sharing your story and committed to ending the cycle with you.jenahttp://www.missmodish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-62923060361059526342011-05-25T18:47:35.619-07:002011-05-25T18:47:35.619-07:00We decide who we are everyday. You define you, not...We decide who we are everyday. You define you, not anyone else. You're incredibly brave and beautiful for what you've shared here and for the realizations you've already come to.Ms. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457295921768946555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-9092430708885503792011-05-25T17:26:55.291-07:002011-05-25T17:26:55.291-07:00Your post is so honest and thoughtful, thank you f...Your post is so honest and thoughtful, thank you for sharing it. I hope you do not feel any shame for your past, the best way to stop the cycle is to face it as you have done and never be afraid to ask for help if you need it. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-14960943929645698242011-05-25T17:19:02.133-07:002011-05-25T17:19:02.133-07:00i am with you -- you can choose to overcome the pa...i am with you -- you can choose to overcome the past. you can. it isn't always easy, but you can. and i think you are well on your way! :)drollgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098844996589898590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-18655377295058356772011-05-25T12:58:30.321-07:002011-05-25T12:58:30.321-07:00Christina, I am so sorry for the child in you that...Christina, I am so sorry for the child in you that was subjected to things little children should not have to deal with. Reading your post made me feel even more grateful for the childhood I had - very uneventful, stable, and loving. <br /><br />If you choose to be a parent, I think you have figured out the most important things to being a good parent. The rest, you will learn along the way. The key thing is that you are aware of what you would not want to pass on. <br /><br />It seems to me that the flower of your childhood soul has blossomed.mustanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882129837539609445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-27350249720386613632011-05-25T12:49:35.890-07:002011-05-25T12:49:35.890-07:00words cannot even begin to express the thanks i ow...words cannot even begin to express the thanks i owe you for writing and making sense of my childhood as well.<br /><br />i'm terrified of having children for the exact same reason. and for the fact that i didn't have much of a childhood. i grew up fast and you do in a hostile environment. i wouldn't know how to be a good mother. <br /><br />thank you.<br />thank you.<br />thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-27968762656265139882011-05-25T11:41:22.806-07:002011-05-25T11:41:22.806-07:00Christina- this was so honest and beautiful. My h...Christina- this was so honest and beautiful. My husband suffered a lot of abuse as a child too and I see how it interferes with him on a daily basis and how hard he has to work to overcome it. Being aware is the think that helps the most. xxxGinahttp://www.acutedesigns.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-86855532278734587522011-05-25T07:47:33.115-07:002011-05-25T07:47:33.115-07:00A beautifully written post Christina.............y...A beautifully written post Christina.............you are very brave and wise. XOA Gift Wrapped Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205794177017599676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-10668021695311435212011-05-25T07:44:55.101-07:002011-05-25T07:44:55.101-07:00Thank you so much for giving us this much of your ...Thank you so much for giving us this much of your heart. I am smiling with hope and belief in my heart. You have already broken the dark cycle.<br />I remember the day I made that same wish oh so many years ago..... <br />Today my wish for you is that you feel all of "us" that choose truth and love hugging you. I believe in you.patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874736404096516761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-37812338681513222532011-05-25T05:41:32.215-07:002011-05-25T05:41:32.215-07:00Thanks for opening your heart to us Christina, mus...Thanks for opening your heart to us Christina, must be difficult for you. xHelena - A Diary of Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665400359026944585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-26250625841874573732011-05-25T00:00:35.492-07:002011-05-25T00:00:35.492-07:00How very poignant Christina. It has to stop and as...How very poignant Christina. It has to stop and as hard as it is the pattern must stop.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena <br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795818051259802889.post-66209612631194477682011-05-24T23:16:15.388-07:002011-05-24T23:16:15.388-07:00What a wise and wonderful post Christina...your re...What a wise and wonderful post Christina...your reflections, hopes and wishes are as acute as they are sensitive. xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.com