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Writer, Mom, Survivor


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My name isn't Cassandra, but I identify with her unheard voice.

So that's the name I've taken on, to help me battle my own dreams and prophecies.

I'm a writer - no, you don't know me: I write freelance articles and columns, not grand novels, though I hope to one day get my novel finished.

I am interrupted frequently by my three young children. They are awesome balls of energy and spirit.

Sometimes I miss the quiet.

Almost a quarter of a century ago I become a survivor, but I also became a cave-dweller - hidden in the darkness and the cold. It's time to look at the sun, plant my feet in the grass and just be me.

If I can figure out who that is.

Two positive things that came from my experience - among the multitude of harm - were my love of writing and telling the stories of our lives and my desire to help other people. I hope that eventually I can use those skills for my own story.

But I'm not ready yet.

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Welcome I have been on this site constantly for 2 days now trying to figure out my problem. I like you have a knack for helping everyone else but when it comes to me I am completely cluseless. I too also write for my self nothing to be published. If you ever need anything I am here so far this has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life by joining this site I hope you feel the same my thoughts and prayers are with you Good luck in your recovery. :notalone:

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Hi, Cassandra! I feel like I can really relate to you...it's been almost a quarter of a century since the end of my torment, and I also have three young children that don't give me a moment's peace. I dream of being a writer and have started looking into freelancing a little, but I haven't had the courage or confidence yet to bid on a project. A friend of mine told me that I should write my autobiography and tell my story. I am SOOOOO not ready to think about the world reading that much about me at this point, but maybe someday.

I hope you find the support you need on this site. I joined a few days ago, and so far it's been really wonderful and supportive. It's a safe place. I'm here to talk or just listen if you need a friend.

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Hi, Cassandra! I feel like I can really relate to you...it's been almost a quarter of a century since the end of my torment, and I also have three young children that don't give me a moment's peace. I dream of being a writer and have started looking into freelancing a little, but I haven't had the courage or confidence yet to bid on a project. A friend of mine told me that I should write my autobiography and tell my story. I am SOOOOO not ready to think about the world reading that much about me at this point, but maybe someday.

I hope you find the support you need on this site. I joined a few days ago, and so far it's been really wonderful and supportive. It's a safe place. I'm here to talk or just listen if you need a friend.

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hey there! welcome to AS! I'm glad breakable has found this place helpful, i know i have! This is a great place because you can get good information, good advice, and safe anonymous support.

You are most welcome here :)

Rosalie

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Hi there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find this site to be helpful.

Found

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Welcome -

I hope you find comfort here and I know you will be able to look at the sun and plant your feet in the grass, you deserve it.

Anna :flowers:

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Cassandra-

Welcome I have been on this site constantly for 2 days now trying to figure out my problem. I like you have a knack for helping everyone else but when it comes to me I am completely cluseless. I too also write for my self nothing to be published. If you ever need anything I am here so far this has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life by joining this site I hope you feel the same my thoughts and prayers are with you Good luck in your recovery. :notalone:

Thanks PR,

I really had no idea how much I wasn't helping myself until recently. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers, and the same to you.

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Hi, Cassandra! I feel like I can really relate to you...it's been almost a quarter of a century since the end of my torment, and I also have three young children that don't give me a moment's peace. I dream of being a writer and have started looking into freelancing a little, but I haven't had the courage or confidence yet to bid on a project. A friend of mine told me that I should write my autobiography and tell my story. I am SOOOOO not ready to think about the world reading that much about me at this point, but maybe someday.

I hope you find the support you need on this site. I joined a few days ago, and so far it's been really wonderful and supportive. It's a safe place. I'm here to talk or just listen if you need a friend.

Thanks Breakable - and keep in touch about the writing. It's a tough field to break into and make a proper go of. I'll help you however I can.

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hey there! welcome to AS! I'm glad breakable has found this place helpful, i know i have! This is a great place because you can get good information, good advice, and safe anonymous support.

You are most welcome here :)

Rosalie

Thanks Rosalie. I feel "most welcome" already!

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Hi Cassandra, Welcome to AS from a fellow cave dweller :)

Take care and hope to see you around the forums :flowers:

Thanks Blossums,

My cave at least has a lovely waterfall - how's yours? :)

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Welcome -

I hope you find comfort here and I know you will be able to look at the sun and plant your feet in the grass, you deserve it.

Anna :flowers:

Thanks Anna,

I really appreciate the lovely sentiment.

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Thanks Breakable - and keep in touch about the writing. It's a tough field to break into and make a proper go of. I'll help you however I can.

I will definitely do that! I really appreciate your advice and support. It's a scary step, one I'm not sure I'm ready for at this point, but I have to start at some point. It's nice to know there's someone I can bounce ideas off of.

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