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Batcountry, that took a lot of guts to write. I hope it brings you some peace to write it.

Bat,

I am so sorry for what all you been through

you got friends here - keep talking to us - we understand...

I don't think no less of you

TJ jeff

no fuckin assholes here dude just people in pain trying to find a way out. we all had to make this post at one time or another, and we all felt just like you .its ok you did good

Glad you were able to put it all out. It took alot of courage and I am so glad to see you do something so good for yourself. Hope to hear from you again as there is soooo much to get out and I care.

Bat,
Im so sorry for all the shit you've been through. I can relate to some of it. You are definatley NOT AlONE!!! Keep comming back. We can all relate in some way, Take Care and stay strong

Now I understand where you're coming from Bat. I've made mistakes too.

what can you do but cry after reading that. you know, i know stuff like this happens. kids deserve better. you deserved better.

Bat,

We don't care what you've done or haven't done in your past. You have already shown what a caring and courageous dude you are by writing what you did. Once you get it out, you are in a position to totally change. Use your fighting spirit to fight for yourself and for healing from all the shit that has happened to you. You don't have to carry the guilt any longer.

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considering all, i dont think that's a bad ending. the fact you have pulled yourself up as far as you have is remarkable. i wish you the best. a simple life with simple things can sometimes be the best. i have a simple job, a small home, a couple old cars. we live check to check, but it is a good life. i wouldnt trade it for anything. i wish you as well, and hope someday you can make peace with all that has happened in some way.

thanks phoster

but sometimes i think im gonna fall back down again. i still dont have a job here. my sister is now giving me money, just so i can pay rent. she says its a christmas present but she is already paying for me to go spend christmas with her, i know she just feels sorry for me. i drink pretty much every day. i know it is better than being homeless but i feel like im not very far from it. i am not even sure if im trying anymore... the main focus is just, keeping alive... and not becoming totally insane... well we will see how that turns out i guess

Hey Bat,

That took a lot of courage, to write all of that down, wow. I agree with Poster, you've pulled yourself together very well, after all of that happened.
Keep talking alright, you've got friends here!

Alexander

You're a survivor in the truest sense. But what strikes me about you Bat, is that, although obviously scarred, you've come out a good person that doesn't want to hurt anyone and just wants to live his life and be left alone.

Sure you did the best you could, and you know what? You didn't do that bad either, cuz you had a shitty deal growing up, I can't really imagine a better storyline given how you had to start out in life.

Hi Bat,

Geez you've been through hell but shown strength and cleverness throughout. You got your GED-- an awesome accomplishment with all the chaos in your life. You never gave up on things getting better.

I'm glad you posted it, and like the other posters I read every word. Bat, that had to be really tough for you to post.

don't be afraid or embarrassed to take your sisters help for now. she cares about you and it is ok to get help when you need it.

Hang in there, keep up the good fight.

Halibut

Bat,
This took an enormous amount of courage. I'm in awe of how you have been able to survive at every level. You're safe here with us and with your story. ya know, you didn't HAVE to tell us the whole story, but now that you did, I understand you a lot more. I now know where all the pain is coming from. Glad you're here. Keep posting. It will help. We're here for you.
Paul

Bat,

I have read every word you have typed -

no matter what life has dealt you - you have always found a way to make it through - you got a lot of stength in you

it takes a lot of courage to post about our pasts - but I hope that you are finding that people here really do understand

keep talking - we are listening - and we do care

TJ jeff

Batcountry,

I read all of it. I have not met you. But I have great respect for you. As others have said, you are a survivor in all sense of the word.

I have a friend who was homeless and on the street for a time as a teenager, and doing sexual things for money. He is the strongest person I know, and has more integrity then most anyone I've met. Such past things can't tarnish what is real about a person.

I am glad you have found yourself here, and I hope you remain, and continue to make use of this site. There are very good people here who can give good advice, and just be here to hear what you say and understand. Please take good gentle care of yourself.

Leosha

thank all you guys so much for all these responses. they are way more positive than i thought they would be. and it makes me feel like i didnt make a mistake in posting it, and maybe im not quite as bad a person as i think i am

today is a new day. the past doesnt have to own you.

Bat,
Stop beating yourself up. You are NOT the bad guy here. You were dealt an impossible hand and survived. You're the strong one here. Be nicer to yourself. Look at how you've managed.
Paul

Bat, I havent read yr story its too long, but hey, you have a roof over your head.
The main thing is having a roof and food.

I am glad your sis is looking after you, but I hope it all gets better not worse.
None of you guys should ever be homeless, never, and I really hope it doesnt happen.

Always remember you are worth a lot more than you think,

ste

sorry, im trying to be positive, but i always come across as negative i guess.

also im sorry its so long, i didnt mean it to be, it just came out that way.

Bat,
Stop apologizing for how long your post is. It's as long as you need it to be. Remember, you did it for you as well as for us. Get more of it out. And I re-read your last post and saw that you did not mean it to be negative. That's the really hard thing about email - no tone of voice, no facial expressions, no body language and so we have to take things at face value of the words. I once had a huge misunderstanding for sending an email to my boss that had, what I thought, was a funny wry tone to it. He took it as angry. oops. It was sorted out quickly, but taught me never to use sarcasm, irony, wry-ness, or anything other than plain speak when doing this sort of stuff. So sorry I misread your tone!
You're doing amazingly well.
Paul

Bat,

I know you wont' be able to read this until later, but I just wanted to say I applaud all the guts it took to tell your story here. I know we shouldn't compare, but I haven't been through a tenth of what you have, so in a way I look up to the courage I've seen in you.

As we've talked in chat a few times, I've been able some of the good things shine through about the person you are becoming. I'm glad I've been able to meet you. I hope your time away is good, and I hope to see you when you get back.

Take care, Keith