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Comment on My “Theatre for One” Experience by Verunka

Verunka — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:32:46 +0000

Thanks Megan! I am going to try and go in the next few days or on Monday. I love what you are doing!

Comment on My “Theatre for One” Experience by megan

megan — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:11:00 +0000

I remember that night!!! Totally – it was the first weekend we were there and that woman was driving us all mad. Glad you came! I’m posting your blog on Theatre for One’s Facebook and Twitter pages, because I love how you describe being in the middle of Times Square.

Comment on Tom Harrell is an Amazing Trumpet Player by Barbara Raff

Barbara Raff — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:24:30 +0000

Your article makes me want to go and see him very soon!

Comment on When You Least Expect It by Barbara Raff

Barbara Raff — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:58:41 +0000

Oh how this resonates. My daughter just spent her birthday in the hospital. I have no tolerance for people who question why I keep taking her home. People who DO know her DO understand. Her sister came to visit for a few days and we sat with her and she asked us to just pat her gently and we said we are doing the “laying on of hands.” There is always hope. It is not her fault that the medicines lose their effectiveness and voices tell her to harm herself. Her version of it is that the voices say that if she doesn’t hurt herself, her family will be hurt. She is more loving than most people. We will just keep going and help each other.

Comment on Abusive Relationships by Verunka

Verunka — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:22:48 +0000

Robert,

That was so well said. It is unfortunate that there are not more people like that in the world. It would be wrong for me to say that it is only men, because I have heard cases of women being pretty abusive as well. I know I am lucky to have Jacob and never want to feel like I am locked in chains again; a complete prisoner.

I am shocked that Helen felt this way because she was one of the few people in this world I can honestly say was like an angel. I am glad she got lucky with you and did not end up with somebody that would have been horrible to her…it would have dimmed that light she had for sure.

You should write a book ” Stop being the mijo” ha ha. That would be powerful and funny at the same time. Something really does need to happen to change this. I think people need to value themselves more and leave at the SMALLEST sign of an abusive partner. It can really ruin your life.

Thanks for the amazing comment! No more Mijo factor!

Comment on Amazing slide shows by Robert

Robert — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:19:25 +0000

Saw the bit about the the jury lady. I love jury duty, but the times that I have been called I have heard the majority of the people there complain constantly. I always see it as a service that everyone should participate in because we never know if or when we will need to place our lives in the hands of a jury. Anoth reason I don’t mind going is because it gives me a chance to people watch. A randomly chosen group of people gathered together in one place. What a great way to study people!

Comment on Abusive Relationships by Robert

Robert — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:53:31 +0000

I have very deep feelings on this topic. I know that when I married Helen, she thought that it was her duty to be married to someone even if she had to settle for the first person to propose to her because she might not have a second chance, even with the wonderful person that she was. I have always thought that any woman should select a partner because she wants to be with him (or her) and not because she needs someone to take care of her. That is why being educated and experienced in the ways of the world and society in general is so important in a persons life. Unfortunately, too many women have to deal with guilt feelings that are rooted in church, family, society, and friends. Sometimes women feel that it is their job and theirs alone to mother and care for everyone and tend to disregard themselves and feel that they have to sacrifice themselves for their family, especially for their fathers, husbands and sons. Thus, the Mijo factor. I wish all men could be taught to want a woman partner as an equal and a partner instead of as a substitute mother, they would be so much healthier mentally. Mental and physical abuse are like chains and locks that are attached to a persons soul and without a key, that person is a prisoner for life. Helen taught me to be tender and positive, something I wish I would have learned before entering into our marraige. I was lucky enough to want to learn.

Comment on Abusive Relationships by Verunka

Verunka — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:32 +0000

It is amazing how you do not realize how far you are from the CORE of who you are until you are rediscovering it again. I love seeing the light in your face in all the pictures that you have up. That was gone when I knew you a long time ago…I really KNOW how that feels! I think when you discover how wonderful you are (especially after a bad relationship), you realize that you are worth SO MUCH MORE and then start to be more cautious with the next choice because you know that you have so much to lose. it hurts so badly when you are there and then you become numb in order to survive and then you start to collapse….BUT when you finally leave, that release and that first breath of fresh air is heaven.
I am proud of you!!!

Comment on Abusive Relationships by Tammy Seilheimer

Tammy Seilheimer — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:14:44 +0000

Having been in two abusive relationships myself, I think you have put into words the feelings that are so hard to express. I’m so glad that you have a happy, healthy relationship now, you deserve it!

Comment on Second Columbia presentation by Verunka

Verunka — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:18:28 +0000

Thank you Jackie! That means a lot. I also wanted to thank you for the email you sent to me today. It means a lot:) When things slow down a bit, we definitely have to meet up!

AND YES!!! COMPASSION is so important but unfortunately very rare!