tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post6938538780880311590..comments2023-10-28T03:56:55.493-07:00Comments on Ghost Girl: Haunted at 17Beth Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494316048252190314noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-68993303257864106692013-03-30T10:56:28.771-07:002013-03-30T10:56:28.771-07:00Beth,
I just read this again and am floored by th...Beth,<br /><br />I just read this again and am floored by the beauty and honesty here—thank you so much for sharing this and for being a part of the Haunted at 17 series to help me celebrate the book release. I am truly honored.<br /><br />And of course—if you'd like some 17 & GONE swag in thanks, just email me. <br /><br />Thank you again. This is beautiful.<br /><br />NovaNova Ren Sumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475570392172157785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-32749360839454383642013-03-23T10:05:21.305-07:002013-03-23T10:05:21.305-07:00Big hugs. You've gone through a lot, but look ...Big hugs. You've gone through a lot, but look where you are now! thanks for sharing.Eliza Tiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765731038856226730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-25708569972815091602013-03-22T18:00:49.855-07:002013-03-22T18:00:49.855-07:00It's amazing what we can overcome! I'm gla...It's amazing what we can overcome! I'm glad that you can pass along lessons of strength to the women in your life. Adrianne Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108123882094459747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-36536640097780608452013-03-22T14:54:15.478-07:002013-03-22T14:54:15.478-07:00Hearing stories like yours sure makes me appreciat...Hearing stories like yours sure makes me appreciate my family. I'm glad you've overcomed your earlier life, Beth. Sunny skies ahead.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-52502937501510081972013-03-22T09:37:06.577-07:002013-03-22T09:37:06.577-07:00You're an incredible woman. You were obviously...You're an incredible woman. You were obviously strong of mind at 17 but you used that strength to go even further to become the woman you are today. :)EW Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803476800662414598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-25373227564083469552013-03-21T15:45:17.910-07:002013-03-21T15:45:17.910-07:00It's often hard being 17 and it seems you had ...It's often hard being 17 and it seems you had a rough time of it. Sorry, but glad that's in the past.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-46432213432553051922013-03-21T14:53:13.680-07:002013-03-21T14:53:13.680-07:00I've actually quit using it in my writing, but...I've actually quit using it in my writing, but sometimes it pops up w/o my meaning too. I used to overtly write about it, but it was too much.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-9134577774183544362013-03-21T10:23:32.077-07:002013-03-21T10:23:32.077-07:00Wow, what a sad story. I'm so sorry that you ...Wow, what a sad story. I'm so sorry that you had to live that, but hopefully you are able to use it in your writing! And you're obviously already using it to be a wonderful mother to ELF.<br /><br />I can't remember being haunted by anything at 17. I always say it was the best year of my life. (I was a bit awkward and way too poor to be cool before then, but as I started shining in academics and got away from band, things got better.)Jessie Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581727105030086814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-80462209401964070832013-03-21T08:46:29.932-07:002013-03-21T08:46:29.932-07:00Thanks, Faith! I forgot you were collecting 9/11 s...Thanks, Faith! I forgot you were collecting 9/11 stories. I could have tagged you too.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-58385500473012441882013-03-21T08:44:19.729-07:002013-03-21T08:44:19.729-07:00*HUGS* for being a survivor, Beth. You're a st...*HUGS* for being a survivor, Beth. You're a strong woman and it's a privilege to know you. <br /><br />P.S. Thanks for sharing your 9/11 story as well. *DOUBLE HUGS*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-12301765942762603452013-03-21T08:22:59.211-07:002013-03-21T08:22:59.211-07:00Well, I don't put up with crap anymore. But my...Well, I don't put up with crap anymore. But my husband is really great, so it's not an issue. I did a lot of stupid things when I was younger, and I have regrets from those years, but I can see where they stem from. I'm glad I'm not the same person anymore, but I'm even happier I see this. Because I have a daughter now, and she will know she doesn't have to be or do anything she doesn't want to be or do to be loved. And I'll make sure she's secure enough that she doesn't have to look for strength in other people.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-74266806806645137222013-03-21T08:14:39.205-07:002013-03-21T08:14:39.205-07:00I can certainly see where you'd write from a p...I can certainly see where you'd write from a place of pain. The feeling of being intrinsically unloveable, and putting up with crap from men because of it, is one that I and many of my friends share. Sadly, because most of us (women) are naturally more tolerant peacemakers, we continue putting up with crap to this day. It <i>does</i> get a little easier as you get older, but only if you learn to put yourself and your needs first. No one else will do it if you don't.<br />Have strength, Beth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-2487731593330521062013-03-21T07:44:24.426-07:002013-03-21T07:44:24.426-07:00Thank you for these words, Kelly. People tell me I...Thank you for these words, Kelly. People tell me I'm a strong person, but I've never really felt like one.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-43878973281367623182013-03-21T07:38:15.036-07:002013-03-21T07:38:15.036-07:00Wow, Beth. I knew you were a strong person, but no...Wow, Beth. I knew you were a strong person, but now I understand why. You've overcome a lot to get to where you are today. I'm sorry you had to go through this, but I'm glad you came out a stronger person.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com