Journal Entry for July 18, 2008
July 18, 2008 8:58pm
I have news! I got an email from a publishing company that showed interest in my manuscript. They saw it on the website I was on and contacted me …
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Leigh86’s Profile
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Leigh86
is feeling Good
I'm still plugging along with my second book and enjoying every minute of it!
Recently: 10 discussion replies, 4 hugs given more …
About Me
I have a diploma for child psychology and I'm also planning on doing some more psychology and maybe some criminal justice courses. I've spoken at a couple local events about child sexual abuse and how to prevent and treat it. I recently finished writing my first novel and I'm in the process of trying to get it published. Now I'm working on my second one.
Interests
I do a lot of 4-wheeling on my ATV and I I also go kayaking. I also recently started making and selling jewelry. I'm a huge fan of the History Channel and I also watch the Travel Channel and Court TV.
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Recent Activity
Yesterday
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Leigh86 gave godschosenone a Hug 12:10am
Just wanted to say hey and give you a hug. Miss you!…
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Leigh86 gave msval412 an I'm with you 12:10am
No problem, sweetie. Always here to help.…
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Tuesday
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Leigh86 replied to their discussion post A Question For Any Published Writers in the Sexual Abuse support group 10:01pm
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Journal Entry for July 10, 2008
July 10, 2008 11:10pm
I didn't realize just how much time I spent working on my book until I finished it. I honestly didn't know what to do with all this free …
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Journal Entry for July 6, 2008
July 6, 2008 10:16pm
I submitted my manuscript to be viewed by some pulblishing houses today!!! AAAAHHH!
I have to admit, I'm a little nervous. This book is like my …
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Journal Entry for July 6, 2008
July 6, 2008 12:31am
MY NOVEL'S DONE!!! MY NOVEL'S DONE!!! PRAISE THE LORD, MY NOVEL'S DONE!!!
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Sexual Abuse
I was sexually abused by my older brother as a child. I'll never know when it started, because it's as far back as I can remember. My parents were supportive of me and still are. I had an eating disorder when I was 15 and struggled with post traumatic stress disorder. Eventually God healed me of this. Sometime I still deal with memories and flashbacks. My abuse is something I know will always be a part of me, but it doesn't define me anymore. Now that I'm better, I just want to help others.
Treatments
- Art Working / Worked
- I make and sell glass bead and wire jewelry! It's very calming and helps me get my mind off of things. It keeps me busy and it's very theraputic!
- Leave Working / Worked
- I spend a good part of the summer, and now sometimes fall and into early winter in northern WI. Almost none of my abuse took place here. I feel SO safe more at home here than I do in my own home.
- Music Working / Worked
- Certain songs have spoken to me and the lyrics help me.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- My faith in God is what keeps afloat. Without my Savior, I would be NOTHING.
- Talking Working / Worked
- My mama is my best friend. I've always been able to tell her anything. I've also met women older than me that were also abused and talking to them helps so much.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I've loved writing since I was in elementary school. I'm actually writing a novel right now. It's a Frank Perreti/Ted Dekker kind of genre, if you know who they are. It's Suspensful Christian fiction and my main character is a woman who was sexually abused as a child. I guess I kind of manifested myself in her. It helps me to let out my feelings by writing. I just love it.
- \"The Courage To Heal\" Working / Worked
- I JUST bought this and I'm really enjoying it so far.
Close Diets & Weight Maintenance
I started walking/running everyday on Jan. 1st and I'm eating healthier. I'm also here to help those who have or are struggling with an eating disorder. I suffered with anorexia when I was 15-16 and I'm past it now but I now want to use my past to help others who are going through it in their life now.
Treatments
- Curves Somewhat Helpful
- I did it for awhile but eventually go bored and quit.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- I'm sticking to more fruits & veggies, grilled chicken, and drinking a lot more water.
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- I'm doing the best I can with this and I'm noticting some progress.
- NutriSystem Not Working
- I wasn't on this program long enough to notice any great results.
Open Rape
I suffered sexual abuse as a child. I was never completely raped. At one point my abuser was about to but at the last minute decided against it. He was "afraid it would leave behind actual evidence." I have friends very close to me that have been raped and I've been blessed to watch them grow and heal. I feel like I could be of some help in this community.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talking to those who have been through similar situations really helps.
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I was sexually abused as a child and have a past of sometimes having flashbacks and nightmares. It's been a while since my last flashback, but it's scary because sometimes they just pop up, without anything triggering them.
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Snapshot
Recently …
- 4 hugs given
- 2 hugs received
- 1 discussion post
- 10 discussion replies
- 1 advice reply
