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How are you feeling right now?

A friend told me she brought up my blog to Phil. I cannot believe what he said:

Lol. Let me guess ? Is that the site where chicks I broke up with talk shit behind my back . Lol. How reliable. Talking about someone while thier not around to defend themself. Funny how they’re talking about me and I sure as fuck ain’t talking about them. Probably wouldn’t remember most of them

So go take your shot at me. I’m too busy doing me than to give two shits about what scorned whores have to say about me behind my back. Tell them anyone who would do that ; it’s no wonder I’m not interested in them. And if they’re still talking shit I guess none of them got another man or they wouldn’t still be doing it. So tell those losers maybe if they tried being better people they might get and keep a man one day. Noone wants a bitter , shit talking coward for a woman. Peace out

Phil Venezia himself

To be clear, we aren’t talking “behind his back.” This is the third time someone tried to get him to read this site to show him his affect on women and join the conversation.

On one hand, I must admit I am relieved. Although there is nothing he can do to take this down or silence our voices, I am concerned he will figure out where I am to “exact his revenge,” or that’s what he used to say. It’s been several years now, give or take. I doubt he even remembers me.

As I’m writing this, it’s becoming apparent to me this feeling is anguish. Currently, I can feel a lump in my throat – fear, butterflies in my tummy – anxiety, and also my face feels flush – anger. I’m angry that he STILL has such a strong effect on me. That’s why I HIGHLY recommend going “no contact” whenever you leave him to wallow in his self inflected misery. The sway he had on me was undeniable. I feel so dirty remembering it now, and not the sexy kind of dirty. The “omg I need an STD screen” panic type of dirty.

Please send good vibes for the safety of our sanctuary, the resonance of our voices, and the respect we all deserve.

– ρꫝꪗꪶꪶ𝓲𝘴

𝖔𝖜𝖓 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖕𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖗. 𝕶𝖓𝖔𝖜 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖇𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘.

Bitterness Repurposed: Doing the Work

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Are you ready to let go of that grudge?

When I think of Phil, I still get a knot in my throat, tears in my eyes, and a pit in my stomach. He put me and all of my friends here through so much hell. Many of you fought back, I heard he even went to jail.

But he’s still free. Walking around completely oblivious, or worse totally uncaring about the effect he’s had on us.

So yeah, I hold a grudge. Abso-fucking-lutely. But I don’t let it define me or allow it to negatively affect my truth. Trauma doesn’t go away overnight, nor on its own. You have to do the work. And here it is.

You will NEVER get a sincere apology. Just accept it.

If pigs fly and you do, I am so happy for you. And you can still do this work, too.

Imagine a trauma or emotional event. How did it make you feel? Write down every detail within your comfort zone.

Now, what is it that you wanted in that moment? What was you mind/heart/soul crying out for? What would have soothed you?

How have you felt since that event if you have not received what you needed above?

We cannot wait on apologies. Our recovery is our responsibility.

Can you imagine how you would feel if you got what you needed to overcome that moment and find your center again?

So, now, what have you learned from this exercise? About yourself, the moment, whatever comes to mind.

Finally, it’s time to commit. Write down (yes with a pointy thing in your hand on any surface suitable for writing): I commit myself to _______. This is your new mantra.

An example, for me, I commit myself to letting go of people who show me little to no respect because I respect myself, and I know that I matter.

All I ever wanted was respect.

KNOW that you are beautiful and did NOT deserve any harm that has come to you.