The First Year

This blog was not, by any means, the beginning of my writing. There is actually an entire year that precedes my current blog, but it was done through my MySpace page in a very “safe” atmosphere for me. When I made the jump to WordPress my blog took on a completely different tone, and I began to really think about what I was writing and how I was feeling. I’m still sharing my experience honestly, but I’ve been able to let some of the raw emotion go as I have healed. With that being said, I feel that my first year is imperative to understanding my journey, and as such I have made the decision to gradually share those blogs in these pages.

Please keep in mind that this was an incredibly painful period, full of ups and downs, and that I did not usually think before I wrote. You will witness my anger, my pain, my bitterness, but also my joy as I encountered a life I’d never imagined. Those of you who did not journey through that year with me may be surprised by my language, my attitude, and possibly even my actions. I do not condone any of it, but it is a very real part of my experience, as well as the experiences of others who have come forward and shared with me.  I am not changing anything in these blogs except for taking out unnecessary names in order to protect the privacy of certain people who weren’t as exposed on a more private blog.  I have also removed the comments of friends who may not want their experiences shared, but I do invite you to comment if you are so moved!