My mom's boyfriend...is it xxxxxx abuse?

Dear Rita and others,

 

(photo from Diana, post it reads "Dear Mom")

I'm Diana and I'm              years old. I love my ma so much and I want her to be happy but I'm not happy with her so called boyfriend. They met in a car wash a few months ago and then he asked her out etc

It was nice until a few weeks ago when he acted like a             

I asked "Hey              (mom's boyfriend) where's my ma?"

He said "She went out. She'll be back in an hour sweetheart" and then he winked.

I thought why did I bother asking this jerk? Something about him makes me so uncomfortable. The first time I saw him I was like NO!

It turned out my ma went out to buy some stuff so she can cook dinner. When she got home I helped her make dinner whatever. (I seem like a brat I know but I'm so disgusted these days...)

My ma was about to clean up the dishes and I said "no I'll do it." (She looked beat so she went to rest in her room)

As I was cleaning the dishes              comes in and starts to talk to me about my life and my friends...

I told him my friends are cool and we like to do this and that. That's when things got awkward.

He asked "do you have a boyfriend?"

I said "don't worry about it"

"well he's lucky" he said

"I don't have one!" (I felt like he tricked me into admitting this.)

I looked over my shoulder and he's smiling. He's creepy. I get really scared when he's still staring at me as he slowly stands up and walks toward me. I look away and wash faster..but then he's behind me grabbing the sponge from my hand. I froze and I almost cry because I felt so stuck and in danger.

"Want me to help?" he asked

"No" I whispered scared I'd anger him

he whispered back "ok" close to my face and backed away from me.

That night I couldn't sleep. The days after that when he came were even more intense. Is this sexual abuse? I feel like my life is being controlled. I don't wanna tell my mom I'm uncomfortable with              because that would upset her.  He's coming next week and my mom wants me to always be around when he visits otherwise it would be rude.

Help, ttyla

Diana

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New Administrator. New purposes.

Hello I'm Rita. I'm the new administrator of this blog.

ttyla.blogspot.com will always have the occasional book related posts but a new feature we have is...talking.

Talking is a good practice when I'm overwhelmed with so many thoughts and emotions, so begins ttyla.

Or talk to you later always. 

(click here ttyla page for a better understanding)

Basically this is a blog where you can post questions; share stories and ask for advice. It could be a place where you can hear yourself better and see what comes naturally from your heart. Sometimes we underestimate the power of self-help.

Don't have a story? Help your fellows and share your input.

As of now I've received about 23 emails asking for advice. So far the age ranges 11-19. Diana feels very uncomfortable with her mothers boyfriend while James is having some issues with his EX-girlfriend. These are real people but I've asked them not to give their real names. And I ask you the same. I will be posting a few so you can help-me help-them with their questions. Your advice could help a lot so please be honest but not cruel.  

If you have a question you'd like posted on ttyla click here on contact page for more info.

My intentions are good and I only wish to help. Why not spend some time doing just that.

Rita

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Reese by Lori Handeland Review

*This book is for adults*

Mass Market Paperback

Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation 

Series: Rock Creek Six

Book 1/6

Book Description:

COULD HE OUTRUN THE PAST?

Haunted by the war, Reese has vowed to keep his past--and his pain--to himself. Now a gun for hire, he can't refuse schoolteacher Mary McKendrick's request to rid Rock Creek of the outlaws who threaten to destroy the town, as long as one thing is clear: When the job is done, he'll move on. Yet stubborn, pretty Mary is determined to unearth the secrets he guards like a hidden treasure--and with each soulful passionate kiss, Reese is finally tempted to dream of a future by her side and in her arms, hoping she'll want the only thing he has left to offer--his love.

My thoughts:

"Their friendship forged during the bloody battles of the war Between the States, they are men with nothing left but their honor: When one calls, the others answer-and this time they will gather in the tiny town of Rock Creek, Texas, where their brand of justice is the only possible salvation...and where each man will find a woman determined to open his heart to love."

This was the first western romance book I was able to finish. In previous reads, I felt like I was in two different time periods or too bored with western ways; Reese wasn't too western or too modern...it was just right. It had it's flaws but Reese's story was touching and made me decide it's not worth judging a book just by a few imperfections. Lori Handeland is a wonderful writer. Her book kept me entertained with very enjoyable characters from start to end.

Yes. The Characters. Specifically the Rock Creek Six!

Reese, Sullivan, Rico, Jed, Nate and Cash. Men I will never forget. They have the best personalities when you're in the mood to read a story with close guy-friends who have much respect for one another. Mary, the school teacher whom Reese has fallin in love with is another great character in the story, Reese and Mary's relationship was one the best.

All in all, the action, to the romance to the dialogue from the characters...everything came together splendidly. 

I'm currently reading Sullivan's story, book two in the Rock Creek Six Series, and it's just as good so far.

5/5