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Comment on on keeping my virginity by the jodi

the jodi — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:16:33 +0000

Stepheness - I really am sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, my mother's advice didn't prevent my rape either, also about 30 years ago. I hope you are, or have had the chance to, talk to someone about it. It's rough to process on your own, and not good to keep it inside. I've written about it in my other blog no less than four times. It's all too common. 1 of 6 women have reported a rape or attempted rape. One in Six. And, I imagine, most people don't report it. I didn't. Thanks for reading, and for checking in. I hope it get's easier for you, I really do.

Comment on on keeping my virginity by stepheness

stepheness — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:57:13 +0000

I just found your site. Wish that my mother had told me all the above when I was young. I am still living with a rape that happened 30 years ago. Only now can I face it. Not easy eh? (

Comment on mama loves the broken things by the jodi

the jodi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:25:36 +0000

Emily – Thanks for letting me know you’re there–I am so sorry that this is tough time for you. I’ve been through some myself. I think it’s one of the reasons I started writing, to process some of the things I’d been through and to know I wasn’t alone in whatever I was feeling. They say, if it has a name it’s been done and felt by someone else. Small comfort when you’re in the middle of it, but comfort none the less. Wishing you easier times.

Comment on mama loves the broken things by Emily

Emily — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:52 +0000

I just discovered your blog this morning and think its absolutely incredible. Ive been going through several difficult things in my life recently and your writing is such a great source of comfort.

Comment on spooning mr. pants by Denise Miller Kocarnik

Denise Miller Kocarnik — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:11:34 +0000

One more thing-lol.Please don’t think that I’m an irresponsible pet owner.Once the sun goes down,I stick my head out the door & whistle for them to get their little fuzz butts inside.And they pay attention to me as I’m the holder of the cookies (Temptations Treats).Thanks again Jodi !!!~~Denise

Comment on spooning mr. pants by Denise Miller Kocarnik

Denise Miller Kocarnik — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:06:01 +0000

Love this.Sounds so familiar,I know exactly what’s its like to try to get up with the alarm clock .Not only am I a “night owl” but cuddling with a cuddler is something neither one of us wants to end( unless of course the sound of a pop top on a can of chicken & tuna is heard) Time to get up,go outside to do his business,check the surrounding territory & then back in for lunch Then back outside to hunt ,protect his “territory “& keep his eye on his girl that he brought home with him about 7 months after our sweet Lucy passed.She(Lacy) certainly was a keeper,1& 1/2 yrs old,spayed & a real sweetheart..So,all this morning activity of course,is not being done simultaneously.I’m not in the best of health & after my breakfast,this daily morning routine of theirs just wears me down & I then take an an afternoon (after 3 cups of coffee).Being all doped up doesn’t help either .I make a list every morning(my good intentions list) of things that I might be able to do in considering how my day starts out.Alot of bad days lately as u could imagine.Anyway,I guess I kind of wandered away from my point here.But thanks for listening.So sorry that I went on & on.I looked over ur website but plan on doing it again with a clearer mind.Can I purchase any of ur books on line ?~~Denise (DK)

Comment on orphan-age by Donna

Donna — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:34:41 +0000

Is this by chance the Denise Miller I used to work with at Union Transport a million years ago? I have been searching a ton of different websites as I lost my mom on April 19. When I saw your name, I rememberd your married name to be Kocarnik…!!

Comment on orphan-age by the jodi

the jodi — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:41:27 +0000

Denise – Sorry it’s taken me so long to reply, but yes, I’m a published writer. I’ve had pieces in a half dozen anthologies, magazines and online. I’m working on my MFA in Creative Writing at the moment. Words cannot express how sorry I am about your brother in law, you’ve had a lot of loss and for that my heart goes out to you. I don’t know much about fibromyalgia but there are speech to text software programs you might think about looking into. One of my editors uses it. Wishing you the best….

Comment on orphan-age by Denise Miller Kocarnik

Denise Miller Kocarnik — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:16:45 +0000

Jodi,i left areply but it seems to have disappeared.It’s getting late & I don’t have the energy to type it all over again.However, I do have a question for you.Are you a published writer ? Please don’t take this as an insult.I just haven’t the time or patience lately.My bro-in-law took his own life 2 weeks ago.I have fibromyalgia,which slows me down alot.I need to write but haven’t the energy.I’m sure you understand.Please let me know.I’m very interested in your work.Thanks.~~Denise Miller Kocarnik

Comment on orphan-age by Denise Miller Kocarnik

Denise Miller Kocarnik — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:05:49 +0000

This is exactly how i felt after losing both parents.No matter how old you are when both parents pass,you feel like an orphan.I wrote about this in my journal.You truly don’t feel like an adult until you know that you are completely on your own.It makes you stronger ,But it takes alot of time until you actually feel stronger & know that you can live your life without their backup.In fact,if you look back on it,you might realize that you’ve been living your own life all along..So,get on with it.Thats life.“Denise Kocarnik