Dedication:

I would like to dedicate these pages
to all of the incredible individuals I have known
who have struggled with abuse.
To my friends and family,
sisters, brothers, friends and self,
I love you all.

To C- and to E-, thank you.

Whether you are a victim or a survivor, an abuser or abused, these pages are for you so that we
can begin to understand each other. For a few special individuals, I am posting my own suggestions for
therapy. For myself I am going to post my own story.

To those of you who never knew or understood what i experienced or overcame, I offer these pages as an introduction. I want to express my own apology for never telling you in words, how much darkness there was, how much pain, how much fear. Because by being silent, I was also unable to express what was beautiful, what was joy, and who I am.

To those who have been abusers, or who still are, I wish you safe passage here. My intent is not to blame or attack. I just want to tell my story, and allow others the freedom to tell their own.

I am doing this primarily for my own healing, and if anyone would like to come along for the ride- I welcome you aboard.

Nothing can change the past,
but we can choose our present and future.
Let it be a choice for love,
for integrity and peace,
honesty and freedom.

Namaste,

Amanda J.D