Comments on: Kiss Me Like You Kiss Your Boyfriends.

By: Shona

Shona — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:48:17 +0000

Crystal I can’t wait to read the first chapter of your first book! I wish I had your skill as a writer and the way you connect with your audience. I don’t have a kid, nor want one and I love your motherhood and toddler posts.
PS – Let’s do lunch.

By: Crys Wiltshire

Crys Wiltshire — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:15:24 +0000

Thanks Lizzy! I really do hope that this finds its way to those who need to read it. There needs to be more positive stories of overcoming a bad childhood for people to share. That was the point of my earlier post about compassion for child abusers – prior victims can’t use that abuse as a crutch for bad decisions for the rest of their lives. Many of us prove that you can move past it and be happy, to break the cycle. I hope this helps to do that.

By: Crys Wiltshire

Crys Wiltshire — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:12:28 +0000

Thank you very much Chris! It is nerve wracking to put something like this up here, but I can just feel that I need to talk about it more openly.

By: Crys Wiltshire

Crys Wiltshire — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:11:00 +0000

Thanks Allison. Yes it really is just a matter of getting it all out there and feeling like the story lives somewhere other than just my own head. I think it’s good for the healing process, no matter the outcome.

By: Crys Wiltshire

Crys Wiltshire — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:09:21 +0000

Thank you so much! Part of why I got into blogging was so that I could be open and honest about many different topics. This is likely one of the hardest topics to do that with, but also likely the most important. Thanks for the digital hug – those are always welcome

By: Crys Wiltshire

Crys Wiltshire — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:07:35 +0000

Thank you Amy. That is part of the hope. I really hope other young people who have been through it, or are going through it, can read this & then explore my blog and see how happy and beautiful my life is now. Being a victim doesn’t have to cripple you forever – more people need to know that.

By: Crys Wiltshire

Crys Wiltshire — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:05:38 +0000

Thank you so much Kathy. It flowed so easily before when I was writing and I’m sure I will get back into it again. I have been feeling the urge to write and talk about it more, hence the few blogs posts, so I think I am headed in the right direction.

By: Crys Wiltshire

Crys Wiltshire — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:04:22 +0000

Thanks Andie. To me they are just words on a screen – real bravery will be the day I finally confront the bastard but this is still a step.

By: Lizzy Do

Lizzy Do — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:29:39 +0000

You’ll help SO many with this post and your book. Way to go…I commend your bravery!

By: Chris Dean

Chris Dean — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:06:14 +0000

This must be one of the hardest things you’ve ever done. I admire your strength!