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How do I move on?

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I'm sorry to hear all that. I could never relate to this, so forgive me if what I say does more harm than good.

It is a shame about your baby. But I want to congratulate you for doing the right thing this time.

Can you obtain Mace or pepper spray? Can you move to a safer place? Can you obtain counseling?
 
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What I meant was you did the right thing by insisting on birthing the baby instead of having an abortion. As far as you chose, the baby would have lived. It is a definite improvement over choosing abortion, and not an easy choice to make. I commend you for choosing life this time, even though it didn't work out.

It's been suggested that you take self-defense classes. I second this. Since most women are not nearly as strong as most men, I think they will have that in mind and show you how to escape anyway. They'll train you to be safer than before, if only a little bit. It's better than nothing. Besides, they could probably let you know what weapons ARE legal and maybe even how to use them.
 
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What I meant was you did the right thing by insisting on birthing the baby instead of having an abortion. As far as you chose, the baby would have lived. It is a definite improvement over choosing abortion, and not an easy choice to make. I commend you for choosing life this time, even though it didn't work out.

It's been suggested that you take self-defense classes. I second this. Since most women are not nearly as strong as most men, I think they will have that in mind and show you how to escape anyway. They'll train you to be safer than before, if only a little bit. It's better than nothing. Besides, they could probably let you know what weapons ARE legal and maybe even how to use them.
I went to a self-defense seminar once and they said to hold your keys in your fist so that the pointy ends are sticking through your fingers. Wherever you punch somebody when you're armed like that, it will hurt.
 
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Oh right. I decided that after they told me it could kill me. A lot of people said I was mad but couldnt have an abortion again. Maybe I will look into self defense. Im very rarely by myself anymore anyway. I have a hard time getting my friends to leave me!
 
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melanie,

i think you should consider moving away for another season of your life. listen to your inner ear. if you feel secure in the area you are in, that is a good sign, but i really think you should stay flexible in your head. you really got a warning shot here, i mean it is a question of life and death, so there is no committment that has a greater priority.
you and your life, your survival, and growth are now first priority.

maybe there will be doors opening for you in the next weeks, so listen carefully.
 
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mel i don´t know exactly how it happened and i don´t want to paint imagery in my mind now, but if my sis would have some guy st%$§/ his &%$§& in her %$§&% then my fuse would blow and first move would be secure life and sanity, second report in to the cops. if the cops are no good or take too long, either get to talk with the enemy see how chances are how strong he is, try to reconcile. if enemy not willing and situation stays risky, get the &%$& out of there.
your friends cannot help you if the guy is still out there and not done yet. he´s a grown man, he knows the ropes, teenagers cannot help you mel.

xcuse but i think that last incident was a clear warning shot. you been pregnant already, you were lucky, got away alive and now that no child resulted from the assault praise god for that because honestly do you want to raise a child for 20 years and have a lifelong committment because somebody thought he could just have some fun for 5 minutes on another person´s expense?

pray for angels to protect you and if all else fails kick his balls and run.

keep eyes wide open for opportunities
follow the flow, things are gonna work out

Markus

PS: ok mods, sorry for all the rulebreaking
but mo´s make me freakin angry !
 
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