tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post3075420798712455825..comments2023-04-25T16:28:42.985-07:00Comments on The New Normal: The New NormalEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05428052241116381270noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-82068899082384859832014-02-18T18:37:36.602-08:002014-02-18T18:37:36.602-08:00Thank you for writing. I just read all your blog ...Thank you for writing. I just read all your blog posts in one sitting and am so touched by the challenge you are facing to move forward after such a hard thing.<br />Praying every blessing on your future, especially as you look toward the birth of your little son.<br />MaryOwlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914960326214046859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-89139015545353865142013-11-14T20:32:38.014-08:002013-11-14T20:32:38.014-08:00Emily, Thank you for sharing your story. May your ...Emily, Thank you for sharing your story. May your journey of finding a new normal in the painful aftermath of rape be often softened by moments of refuge with your safe place, feeling the support and sanctuary of your family, the gentle warmth of sunshine, and lots and lots of self-compassion. You are a talented writer and a remarkable young woman. May putting these memories, thoughts, and feelings into words be healing for you as I know it is for many of your readers. Anikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997719140869404363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-36983576802482806832013-11-14T19:39:45.572-08:002013-11-14T19:39:45.572-08:00Hey. Please, don't stop writing. You say what ...Hey. Please, don't stop writing. You say what some of us can't. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177485397025031427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-63022289629437087782013-11-14T14:08:57.002-08:002013-11-14T14:08:57.002-08:00Emily I loved reading this..I even cried. I have ...Emily I loved reading this..I even cried. I have always admired how strong and independent you are. Thank you so much for writing this, even though I haven't been through the technical trauma of rape, I felt like I could relate in so many ways from the traumas I have been through. You are an amazingly talented writer and I cannot wait to read more. You are going to be an amazing mother. I wish you the best in your journey into marriage and motherhood.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452318316194282114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-82800065531457368002013-11-12T18:04:35.939-08:002013-11-12T18:04:35.939-08:00Love you Emily . . . you write so eloquently even ...Love you Emily . . . you write so eloquently even about things that are dark and difficult. I've quite never understood why those who love the Lord have to suffer. If it were up to me we would be protected forever and never have any bad things happen to us until we meet our Creator. Obviously that is not reality here on earth . . . but what I do know is your are loved all around you from near to far, and my prayer is with each passing day God will renew your strength and spirit and that you will be able to Shine again fully like I have always known you to do . . . You are "gift" Emily a precious gift to Gabriel, your Mom and Dad, Sisters, Aunts, Cousins and friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the healing words that have already touched many and I'm sure many more to come. Love you ~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515501305400558094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-51485995768945322452013-11-12T14:50:41.168-08:002013-11-12T14:50:41.168-08:00This was amazingly inspirational to me. You may n...This was amazingly inspirational to me. You may not know who I am, but I am distantly related to your boyfriend, Gabriel. My mother, Cristy Rajdl (formerly Soreson) is a cousin of Gabriel's mom. I was raped when I was 10 years old and I could relate to so many of the things you wrote about. I am so glad you are able to find happiness through all the trauma and suffering. Your enormous courage in being able to put this into words so graciously is something to be very proud of. Thank-you for positively impacting my life as well. I wish you the best.Haileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14210385658514619597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-44522160069262836292013-11-12T13:02:49.794-08:002013-11-12T13:02:49.794-08:00You are brave and wonderful. I am so proud of you....You are brave and wonderful. I am so proud of you. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00841104384679004170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4886886377567608982.post-40541459174622666592013-11-12T10:27:21.377-08:002013-11-12T10:27:21.377-08:00You are such a strong and beautiful woman of God, ...You are such a strong and beautiful woman of God, Thank you so so much for sharing this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397682893651655410noreply@blogger.com