2creus, I'm a Navy wife (for about 16 years now!). I married my "sailor" when I was 18. So the Navy, in a way, was my way out, too. Interesting!

I recently saw you having lunch by yourself at an outside hamburger place on Sunset Blvd. I wanted to stop and say hello, because I am an admirer of you and your work, but could not bring myself to interrupt your lunch, Would you please send me an autographed photo of yourself? Email me back and I'll email my home address to you.

Admiringly yours, Dorian

Hello Anne.
My name is Melonie. I just wanted to say how much I loved your book. I just bought it today and it only took three hours to read. I could not put it down. Riveting stuff. Unfortunately familiar and probably why I couldn't put it down. Thank you for writing it and for putting yourself out there trying to help others like us. I also wanted to say I have been a fan since your Vicky/Marley days. You are a great actress.
Sincerely,
Melonie

Thanks for posting. Anne reads the guest book and when she has time, replies to some of them.

Preston
webmaster


Melonie wrote:

> Hello Anne.
> My name is Melonie. I just wanted to say how much I loved your book. I just bought it today and it only took three hours to read. I could not put it down. Riveting stuff. Unfortunately familiar and probably why I couldn't put it down. Thank you for writing it and for putting yourself out there trying to help others like us. I also wanted to say I have been a fan since your Vicky/Marley days. You are a great actress.
> Sincerely,
> Melonie

Melonie,

Thank you so much for reading my book. I felt when I wrote it that everyone who needed to find it eventually would. You message helps me know that it was necessary and encourages me to continue to speak out.

And -- I'm always happy to hear I have fans from my Another World days. I will always feel that that was the greatest job of my life.
Anne

Melonie wrote:

> Hello Anne.
> My name is Melonie. I just wanted to say how much I loved your book. I just bought it today and it only took three hours to read. I could not put it down. Riveting stuff. Unfortunately familiar and probably why I couldn't put it down. Thank you for writing it and for putting yourself out there trying to help others like us. I also wanted to say I have been a fan since your Vicky/Marley days. You are a great actress.
> Sincerely,
> Melonie

Anne, I thought you & Harrison Ford together, made a great movie. Most movies now a days, I can't get into. I've watched this one at least six times. Harrison & I are probably around the same age. You are just as cute as can be. In the film, you do a good job of controling him. Thanks for a great one. Love you but don't even know you. Doug Smith.

This was one of the 2 films("Pie In The Sky"was the other)that made me an Anne Fanne as I call myself,especially near the end when she sees Harrison in the hospitial and they have all those close-ups of Anne,when I saw those beautiful blue eyes I swear I thought I had died&gone to heaven!

Thanks Doug, I happen to love that movie myself. Not to many romantic comedies made like that today, but I can't say I'm sorry you keep viewing mine.

I can let you know however, that I have a movie called "Silver Bells" that will be airing on CBS the weekend after Thanksgiving. It too is a sweet story and very romantic, set in Manhattan at Christmas. In fact, we used one of the same New York subway sets for this movie that we did in "Six Days." Funny no? Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for yourpost.

Anne

Doug Smith wrote:

> Anne, I thought you & Harrison Ford together, made a great movie. Most movies now a days, I can't get into. I've watched this one at least six times. Harrison & I are probably around the same age. You are just as cute as can be. In the film, you do a good job of controling him. Thanks for a great one. Love you but don't even know you. Doug Smith.

May 25th (my birthday as well, 1947) thank you for your book - although old enough to be your mother, we share similairites of experiences, I identified with most of them. I have said it this way: everyone is operating at the highest level of love of which they are capable of, based on their past, their genetics, their combined experiences (if I do, they mst also). And, just recently I realized that it is our belief in justificaiton of punishment that makes loving impossible - I pulled and released my belief in the justification of punishment (both of myself to others and to myself - and it released my "judgments" - very interesting meditation it was - would love to hear from you....I trust that you are well and happy, love to you and yours....norma-jean (jeanie)

This book is so wonderful! I have both a book&audio book of it,and I love listening to your sweet voice reading it. But more importantly,it gave me some insight as to why you are the strong woman you are,I swear I wanted to reach out&give you a hug after I read it because I cried so much! You are a true survivor Anne,and you're not crazy at all,I think you're wonderful!

Jeanie,

I'm not sure I fully grasp what "Justification of punishment" means. But I am sure that there needs to be more encouragement of love and guidelines of love for those of us who have been raised in what I call "Less than loving environments." Of course love needs to be defined within a family or within a relationship so the persons involved can share the same goals. I encourage everyone to define love for themselves and work toward creating loving, joyous environments for themselves and those they care about.

Thank you so much for reading and reaching out,
Anne
Norma-Jean Sorrell wrote:

> May 25th (my birthday as well, 1947) thank you for your book - although old enough to be your mother, we share similairites of experiences, I identified with most of them. I have said it this way: everyone is operating at the highest level of love of which they are capable of, based on their past, their genetics, their combined experiences (if I do, they mst also). And, just recently I realized that it is our belief in justificaiton of punishment that makes loving impossible - I pulled and released my belief in the justification of punishment (both of myself to others and to myself - and it released my "judgments" - very interesting meditation it was - would love to hear from you....I trust that you are well and happy, love to you and yours....norma-jean (jeanie)

can't seem to find any interviews with you at your site. Think it would be a very interesting addition. Best...Melissa

Melissa Anne, that's a really good idea. .. we will try to get some interviews and post them.

Webmaster

Melissa Anne wrote:

> can't seem to find any interviews with you at your site. Think it would be a very interesting addition. Best...Melissa

Melissa Anne,

This is a new sight, so we're just beginning to find out the ways we can best serve it. Today is the first day I am here responding to the mail, so I must appologize if you have been waiting for something personal from me. I have a lot of ideas, Preston (the very generous man who made this sight possibe) has a lot of ideas and I see that you all have ideas. Post them. We will read them. And hopefully this sight will become a place to share, grow, learn, have fun and reach out. That's the goal anyway. So please, be patient with me and I will try and deliver.

Thank you.
Anne
Melissa Anne wrote:

> can't seem to find any interviews with you at your site. Think it would be a very interesting addition. Best...Melissa

Dear Anne Heche,

My name is Larissa, I`m 20 years old and I`m writing to you from Brazi=D
I`ve just read your book and I loved it, it is greater than I thought it would be! I know that I don`t know you but there were some parts where I got very emotional by reading what you have gone through and since the very begining I thought you were a survivor!=D=D=D=D
You are not just an amazing person but also an amazing and very talented actress!=D
Thank you very much for writing your book, it really changed do way I see things and made me understand it so much better!=D

Good Luck to you and your family!
............................................................Larissa=D

Larissa,

Hurrrah! Shared understanding is a blessing of the world. It makes us feel we are not alone. Reading your comments help me feel I am not alone, and that is not a feeling I had before I wrote the book. So thank you. All of you who share with me that you know, in deeper ways that perhaps we would like for each other. If my book can help anyone see something that is helpful, then it turely is a success.

Many thanks.
Anne

Larissa wrote:

> Dear Anne Heche,
>
> My name is Larissa, I`m 20 years old and I`m writing to you from Brazi=D
> I`ve just read your book and I loved it, it is greater than I thought it would be! I know that I don`t know you but there were some parts where I got very emotional by reading what you have gone through and since the very begining I thought you were a survivor!=D=D=D=D
> You are not just an amazing person but also an amazing and very talented actress!=D
> Thank you very much for writing your book, it really changed do way I see things and made me understand it so much better!=D
>
> Good Luck to you and your family!
> ............................................................Larissa=D

I saw you in Proof a couple years back. You were AMAZING!

(They missed the boat casting Paltrow in the movie version.)

Thank you , littlebear.

That show was a blast to do. I thrilled anyone was able to see it and enjoy.

Anne


littlebear wrote:

> I saw you in Proof a couple years back. You were AMAZING!
>
> (They missed the boat casting Paltrow in the movie version.)
>
>

Dear Madam :
I am Eneko, from Spain.
Next week, it is my birthday, on May the 26th.
I will celebrate it , with my family&friends.
I have a dog, Kirru; I have gone with him to the park this afternoon.
I hope to see you on cinemas !
Agur, bye-bye, love,
Eneko Unzalu ( Ruby ).

Eneko,

Thank you for writing from Spain, I fear I am way overdue for a birthday hello, but better late, as they say. You are alive today and that is to be celebrated. So happy Birthday. Today and everyday.

Anne
Eneko Unzalu wrote:

> Dear Madam :
> I am Eneko, from Spain.
> Next week, it is my birthday, on May the 26th.
> I will celebrate it , with my family&friends.
> I have a dog, Kirru; I have gone with him to the park this afternoon.
> I hope to see you on cinemas !
> Agur, bye-bye, love,
> Eneko Unzalu ( Ruby ).

HI,


iT'S GOOD TO SEE THAT SO MANY PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE DOING WHAT THEY CAN TO SPREAD THE WORD OF HOW SEXUAL ABUSE IS A HORENDOUS CRIME. I WAS SEXUALLY ABUSED FROM THE TIME I WAS 8 UNTIL I WAS 12 YEARS OLD. PLUS THERE WERE OTHERS. MY GOD-FATHER WAS MY MAJOR ABUSERS. I WAS SUICIDAL FROM THE TIME I WAS ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD UNTIL MY 40'S. THE ONLY REASON I'M ALIVE NOW IS BECAUSE OF THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER. PEOPLE WHO HELPED ME GET PAST A LOT OF PAIN, PAIN THAT IS MINIMAL NOW COMPARED TO WHAT IT WAS. BUT, I KNOW MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE WHAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN. I'M 54 YEARS OLD NOW, DIVORCED FOR 10 YEARS AND VERY AFRAID TO DATE. I EITHER SAY NO OR I TELL THE MAN I WAS SEXUALLY ABUSED AND HE RUNS OFF. YET THOSE SAME MEN DON'T MIND IF A WOMAN SAYS THEY GO OUT WITH SEVERAL MEN FOR SEX. STRANGE STILL TO ME.

WHEN I TOLD MY HUSBAND AFTER OUR SECOND BABY HE CALLED ME 'A *** AT 8 YEARS OLD' HE TOLD ME HE WOULD NEVER HAVE MARRIED ME IF HE'D KNOWN ABOUT IT........I WISH I'D TOLD HIM........

WHEN I TRIED TO TELL MY MOM SHE DIDN'T BELIEVE ME......IT WAS HORENDOUS....


TAKE CARE AND KEEP WORKING AT PLACING THE BLAME ON THE ADULT, NOT THE DEFENSELESS CHILD LITTLE ROSE MARIE LOVES YOU.


ROSIE

Rosie,

I'm sorry to hear of the pain you have suffered. I believe that children who have been abused create patterns of fear and pain in their lives that are very difficult to overcome. I wanted to have a baby my whole life and prove to myself that I could do it differently. But thanks to my husband, he allowed me to see that until I put my past behind me, in my case writing my book, we could not share a healthy future for each other or our children.

Not many people have had the healthy, strong guidance that Coley was able to provide. But I encourage those of you who feel that the abuse of your life still controls you, to make peace and move on. And you know what? If someone wants to run away from you because you have been abused in any way, then they're doing you a favor by letting you know they're not good enough for you anyway. Love is accepting. Love is kind. And if you want to enter a healthy, loving relationship, look for those people who feel the same way.

Peace to you.
Anne

ROSE MARCHAND wrote:

> HI,
>
>
> iT'S GOOD TO SEE THAT SO MANY PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE DOING WHAT THEY CAN TO SPREAD THE WORD OF HOW SEXUAL ABUSE IS A HORENDOUS CRIME. I WAS SEXUALLY ABUSED FROM THE TIME I WAS 8 UNTIL I WAS 12 YEARS OLD. PLUS THERE WERE OTHERS. MY GOD-FATHER WAS MY MAJOR ABUSERS. I WAS SUICIDAL FROM THE TIME I WAS ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD UNTIL MY 40'S. THE ONLY REASON I'M ALIVE NOW IS BECAUSE OF THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER. PEOPLE WHO HELPED ME GET PAST A LOT OF PAIN, PAIN THAT IS MINIMAL NOW COMPARED TO WHAT IT WAS. BUT, I KNOW MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE WHAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN. I'M 54 YEARS OLD NOW, DIVORCED FOR 10 YEARS AND VERY AFRAID TO DATE. I EITHER SAY NO OR I TELL THE MAN I WAS SEXUALLY ABUSED AND HE RUNS OFF. YET THOSE SAME MEN DON'T MIND IF A WOMAN SAYS THEY GO OUT WITH SEVERAL MEN FOR SEX. STRANGE STILL TO ME.
>
> WHEN I TOLD MY HUSBAND AFTER OUR SECOND BABY HE CALLED ME 'A *** AT 8 YEARS OLD' HE TOLD ME HE WOULD NEVER HAVE MARRIED ME IF HE'D KNOWN ABOUT IT........I WISH I'D TOLD HIM........
>
> WHEN I TRIED TO TELL MY MOM SHE DIDN'T BELIEVE ME......IT WAS HORENDOUS....
>
>
> TAKE CARE AND KEEP WORKING AT PLACING THE BLAME ON THE ADULT, NOT THE DEFENSELESS CHILD LITTLE ROSE MARIE LOVES YOU.
>
>
> ROSIE

I am a 30-year-old woman from the Boston area. I just cut my hair short and have been told on several occasions that I look "just like Ann Heche." This is truly a compliment and I probably won't be growing my hair out for a long time :)

I'm glad the cut helps. But what to do now? My hair is half way down my back?

Christine wrote:

> I am a 30-year-old woman from the Boston area. I just cut my hair short and have been told on several occasions that I look "just like Ann Heche." This is truly a compliment and I probably won't be growing my hair out for a long time :)

Preston, and Anne
Thank you for this site. Even the best amoung us can be bamboozled by a bully. Believe in yourself. Hold tight for the ride. Never loose your convictions and take the high road. Always have "Oh, ***!!" money. Have an exit strategy. Know where your shelters are, or have a "safe" place. Pull yourself out of the hole, because noone else is going to do it for you. Believe in yourself. Remember "The Little Engine That Could?" "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. And you can do it." Bullies want us to be weak. Be the strong beautiful person you know you are. You're in there, I know you are. Bullies want something. And you've got it. Don't let them take it. Fight back the right way. Use a lawyer and NEVER allow them to call the shots. James Patterson just released my story, "Sam's Letter's to Jennifer". I AM Jennifer. If I can help you, I will. Chin up and be strong. You are loved.
-Jennifer

Someone sent me this !
You should have a good laugh at this !

...Link...

"Looking into the mirror of life often brings tears of humour to one's eyes."
........................nod enak

nod enak,

I love the link, I can't say I laughed, however. I found it to be cool and beautiful though and I'm always up for insight into the beautiful.

So thanks.
Anne
Nod Enak wrote:

> Someone sent me this !
> You should have a good laugh at this !
>
> ...Link...
>
> "Looking into the mirror of life often brings tears of humour to one's eyes."
> ........................nod enak

I didn't mean laugh in a negative way. Or a first responce reaction way.

I guess I meant a cosmic smile came in my heart when I saw the creative way they represented you.

A girl / woman that continually moves around daily existence in life, never giving up.
Only to wake up happily each morning saying to oneself:
..................... "I just can't imagine what's going to happen to me today!"


nod enak

not crazy I don't think. Fluid, imaginative, bright, etc. Experiences surely real, but not necessarily so defining . Some experience in this as a mental health clinician/administrator for many years until a forced physical disability retirement. Would like to write a letter with some observations/thoughts without being intrusive. Any address I could send such a letter to? Any chance you would respond? With your very busy life, would certainly understand if not. Best to you. Melissa

Melissa Anne,

Would love to hear your thoughts. That's why this sights exists. Please feel free to say what you think, a huge part of this sight is to help share insights so others can learn and perhaps see a different, helpful point of view. This is the least intrusive way to do it.

Thank you.
Anne
Melissa Anne McGinty wrote:

> not crazy I don't think. Fluid, imaginative, bright, etc. Experiences surely real, but not necessarily so defining . Some experience in this as a mental health clinician/administrator for many years until a forced physical disability retirement. Would like to write a letter with some observations/thoughts without being intrusive. Any address I could send such a letter to? Any chance you would respond? With your very busy life, would certainly understand if not. Best to you. Melissa

Anne Heche wrote:

> Melissa Anne,
>
> Would love to hear your thoughts. That's why this sights exists. Please feel free to say what you think, a huge part of this sight is to help share insights so others can learn and perhaps see a different, helpful point of view. This is the least intrusive way to do it.
>
> Thank you.
> Anne
> Melissa Anne McGinty wrote:
>
> > not crazy I don't think. Fluid, imaginative, bright, etc. Experiences surely real, but not necessarily so defining . Some experience in this as a mental health clinician/administrator for many years until a forced physical disability retirement. Would like to write a letter with some observations/thoughts without being intrusive. Any address I could send such a letter to? Any chance you would respond? With your very busy life, would certainly understand if not. Best to you. Melissa

Melissa Anne wrote: Thanks for the response...surprised to hear from you as am learning more about you and how very busy you must be. First observation is the really good Freudian slip in your spelling of site as "sight". Excellent slip! Better than just a pun. Understand that for you writing via this site (!) is the least intrusive way of communicating with you...however, that would be very difficult for me. Am an extreme introvert, and can't bring myself to write down my thoughts "out there" instead of just the person I'm communicating with. So...unfortunately will have to pass on your invitation to continue on this site. Sure will, however, continue to follow and appreciate your career. Take care...and best to you. Melissa Anne

>
> Anne Heche wrote:
>
> > Melissa Anne,
> >
> > Would love to hear your thoughts. That's why this sights exists. Please feel free to say what you think, a huge part of this sight is to help share insights so others can learn and perhaps see a different, helpful point of view. This is the least intrusive way to do it.
> >
> > Thank you.
> > Anne
> > Melissa Anne McGinty wrote:
> >
> > > not crazy I don't think. Fluid, imaginative, bright, etc. Experiences surely real, but not necessarily so defining . Some experience in this as a mental health clinician/administrator for many years until a forced physical disability retirement. Would like to write a letter with some observations/thoughts without being intrusive. Any address I could send such a letter to? Any chance you would respond? With your very busy life, would certainly understand if not. Best to you. Melissa

Hello, friends, hello.

It's taken me awile to get here, but today is the day and I am grateful to all of you who have come to visit. This is a new site and a new world for me and though I consider myself a fast learner, I'm bound to make mistakes. This site was a gift given to me by a man named Preston Bealle who I had the pleasure of meeting at a fundraiser for an organization called "From Darkness To Light (D2L)." D2L and I starting working together a few years ago with the shared goal of helping to prevent child sexual abuse in this counrty and the world.

As many of you may know, I was sexually abused as a child, wrote a book about it called "Call Me Crazy" and now live a healthy, loving life with my husband and son. It is my hope that each person who has been abused in any way can feel that same freedom. It is this desire and Preston's stated respect for my work and my voice that led him to make this sight possible. Now that it's here and you, my fans, are clear about my deepest desire for your lives, allow me to state that I am also an entertainer and know that everyone who comes to this site, is not only interested in my life causes. For that I am grateful.

I have been working as an actress since I was twelve years old. I love what I do. I am thrilled when I hear that I have touched someone, or moved them to tears or laughter through my work. I hope that fans can come from around the world to get updates about my future endeavours, shows, books and movies. To be able to communicate on a world wide level is astounding to me. I am flattered that you've come and moved by the willingness of you all to share here. Your appreciation for the things I have done in my life is awsome. It encourages me to move foward and inspires my growth. As long as I am able, I am commited to entertain, encourage truth and offer what I know to help further the cause of love in this world.

Thank you for coming here. For sharing who you are with me. I hope we will be together for years to come.

In peace,
Anne Heche

Hi Anne and welcome in the cyber world

I am Daniel, we met last year on Broadway. It's a greate idea to create this site. It's a good way to be closer to your fans. And I know, because I received many emails on my own site, that a lot of fans where trying to write to you and don't know how to reach you.

I will do my best to publicize your site and I will be pleased to help Preston if he need it.

I admire you as an actress and as a courageous self-willed woman.

Maybe, see you again on Broadway sooner or later.

I wish the best for you and your familly

Daniel

Daniel,

So great to be in touch. Thank you for helping Preston and me reach as many fans as possible.

I regret to tell you that I lost the list of questions you wanted me to answer when I saw you, but if you send them here, I will answer them and perhaps others can benifit too.

Thank you for staying so devoted.

Anne

Daniel FICHOT wrote:

>
> Hi Anne and welcome in the cyber world
>
> I am Daniel, we met last year on Broadway. It's a greate idea to create this site. It's a good way to be closer to your fans. And I know, because I received many emails on my own site, that a lot of fans where trying to write to you and don't know how to reach you.
>
> I will do my best to publicize your site and I will be pleased to help Preston if he need it.
>
> I admire you as an actress and as a courageous self-willed woman.
>
> Maybe, see you again on Broadway sooner or later.
>
> I wish the best for you and your familly
>
> Daniel

OH WOW, it is so great to hear from you Anne! I hope this will be a place to come to, to get information on what you are working on. I've been a fanne, since Six Days...You are such an incredible actress, I've seen EVERYTHING you've ever done. You light up the screen and steal every scene you are in! I just heard the CD of "Proof" you did for the LA Theater Works, and how I wish I could have seen you on Broadway. It is a shame that Gwenyth got the film role, you would have been brilliant, I'm sure. I have a group for you on Yahoo, and everyone is so excited about this site, we've been waiting a long time for you to have an Official Site. I hope to see more photos of you, and read all the latest news! Thanks Preston for putting this together...Kathy

Kathy,

What a sweetie you are. Hoepfully we will be able to deliver whatever you want on the site. Keep getting specific and we'll keep trying to provide. It's really great to know that I have such a cool team of fans on my side. Many thanks,

Anne

Kathy Perry wrote:

>
> OH WOW, it is so great to hear from you Anne! I hope this will be a place to come to, to get information on what you are working on. I've been a fanne, since Six Days...You are such an incredible actress, I've seen EVERYTHING you've ever done. You light up the screen and steal every scene you are in! I just heard the CD of "Proof" you did for the LA Theater Works, and how I wish I could have seen you on Broadway. It is a shame that Gwenyth got the film role, you would have been brilliant, I'm sure. I have a group for you on Yahoo, and everyone is so excited about this site, we've been waiting a long time for you to have an Official Site. I hope to see more photos of you, and read all the latest news! Thanks Preston for putting this together...Kathy

I had been trying for a few days to sign on to let you know that this is such a good idea for those who need to tell their story. I think it was a problem with the newest version of IE that MS makes for Mac's. (vs 5) Anyway, I've reloaded Netscape 7.0 and it seems ok now.

I hope the word spreads and you can get some good discussions going that are really productive. There is such a need out here. I am one of the mods for a news group that may be going the way of the dinosaur soon, so I will let anyone who wishes know about this sites forum. There are still a great many who have yet to come to terms with their past, if they remember it at all. Therapy is so hard to find for this nowadays...good therapy and the ability to pay for it, that is. So people have to find ways to deal with it themselves much of the time. It's sad but just the way it is. For me, I joined the Navy to get out of a bad situation at home but it took many more years for me to even realize that my life there had been terribly abnormal.

you go girl,

Linda
"2creus"
(stands for too serious)

2creus,

I know it's hard to find a place to be yourself, tell your story and get help. I'm really working on a guidbook that can help survivors heal without having to go to therapy because I know how difficult it is to find and how expensive it can be.

I feel the gap in the consciousness too. It's hard to get help when so few understand there's a problem. If there is anything you think would be helpful for a book or this sight, please let me know. My journey toward helping has only just begun and I know that there are many of you who have needs and/or suggestions for people out there who could use it. Hopefully this can be a safe place for sharing, the first step, I believe, toward getting to the other side.

Anne

2creus wrote:

> I had been trying for a few days to sign on to let you know that this is such a good idea for those who need to tell their story. I think it was a problem with the newest version of IE that MS makes for Mac's. (vs 5) Anyway, I've reloaded Netscape 7.0 and it seems ok now.
>
> I hope the word spreads and you can get some good discussions going that are really productive. There is such a need out here. I am one of the mods for a news group that may be going the way of the dinosaur soon, so I will let anyone who wishes know about this sites forum. There are still a great many who have yet to come to terms with their past, if they remember it at all. Therapy is so hard to find for this nowadays...good therapy and the ability to pay for it, that is. So people have to find ways to deal with it themselves much of the time. It's sad but just the way it is. For me, I joined the Navy to get out of a bad situation at home but it took many more years for me to even realize that my life there had been terribly abnormal.
>
> you go girl,
>
> Linda
> "2creus"
> (stands for too serious)

Anne Heche wrote:

> 2creus,
>
> I know it's hard to find a place to be yourself, tell your story and get help. I'm really working on a guidbook that can help survivors heal without having to go to therapy because I know how difficult it is to find and how expensive it can be.
>

I'd be interested in getting it when you finish and I know lots of others who would also.

> I feel the gap in the consciousness too. It's hard to get help when so few understand there's a problem. If there is anything you think would be helpful for a book or this sight, please let me know. My journey toward helping has only just begun and I know that there are many of you who have needs and/or suggestions for people out there who could use it. Hopefully this can be a safe place for sharing, the first step, I believe, toward getting to the other side.
>
> Anne
>

Yes, it can help. You are right, so much need out here and not nearly enough compassion or assistance. Thank you for being so thoughtful..

I do know of a few sites that may be of interest. These two are run by a couple of friends of mine.

* Noel’s site is www.asarian-Intl.org/ and/or ...Link... She has her own server and gives free sites to survivors and such to help them. I met her and she's a sweetie and a professional counselor.

* The other is for an organization that I used to belong to and it is now a legal non-profit org. It’s FTSN or Family Trauma Survivors Network: ...Link... Anita is the name of the chairperson who founded it. They have a survey right now for survivor's medical care, I believe.

If you are interested in reading a usenet newsgroup for abuse survivors, I frequent 3 of them and know them be helpful at times. alt.sexual.abuse.recovery.moderated, alt.abuse.recovery and alt.support.dissociation. Some of us has been around those parts for many years and are old friends. ;) Anyone is welcome. (but as a warning to those who are very sensitive and new to recovery...if you go to AAR, wear your flameproof underwear) <- mostly personallity clashes but nice people though.

I have a lot of saved info if you ever want something or a link to somewhere. That used to be my “job” at FTSN and I am a pack rat anyway. :)

Take care and keep up the good work,

Linda E.
2creus
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> 2creus wrote:
snip

> > you go girl,
> >
> > Linda
> > "2creus"
> > (stands for too serious)