Missing kc girl

[Vanquisher]

Hugs, Kris. You're the best, and I love you.

[PrincessFiona]

Thanks. I don't want to take away from other important things going on here. I appreciate you guys letting me take this step. I'll try not to delete it ... I'll see if I get through the day with it up.

No need to worry. I do have a good therapist helping me. So... while the support is much appreciated, I don't want anyone to feel pressured to say the right things etc. I am ok.

If anyone is ever thinking of a xmas gift for me though, a $5 donation to the center for missing and exploited children would be perfect.

Kris

[Momo]

I have a feeling there are more of us that have had, have PTSD & deal with it on a daily basis. My trauma wasn't stranger abduction but I know what it is like to have certain aspects of your parenting greatly impacted by a childhood trauma. I am so glad you have opened up about this, so the awesome support network of the fabu iMSN peeps can be utilized. I think its great you have been addressing it in therapy. You epitomize survivor...you are a strong, beautiful and incredibly valuable woman, mother, wife, friend & leader! You are amazing!

[BonBon]

Kris, thank you for sharing.

[houseelf]

Kris,

You have come so far. Honestly, if most people don't say anything it is because we don't know what to say. Bon Bon and Samssugarmama can step in here and tell you what it feels like when someone is afraid to even speak of another's loss. It is a second trauma. Really, it speaks of the other person's avoidance more than anything.

Honestly, I don't know that you ever get closure, just acceptance that a horrible thing did indeed happened, no amount of wishing it didn't won't change the original trauma or the trauma of a secret shrouded in shame, and finally the realization that all you can do is work on moving forward every day. We are honored you have shared your story with us.

Huge hugs.

[ladymoreta]

Thank you so much for sharing. I think it shows so much courage - and even if you do delete the post (which I hope you don't), just getting to the point that you can share it once shows how strong you are. I'm so sorry that you went through the abduction, and *then* the lack of support from your family. The combination is just devastating.

[Pollyanna]

Lots of love to you Kris

[bokelley]

Love and hugs.

[SoonerTexan]

You continually amaze me with how strong if a person you are with all you have been through! I think your fears are totally valid...the fact he came back makes it more weird and worse. I totally understand your hesitancy to post.

[v-girl]

Kris, You are amazing and strong and a wonderful role model for moms everywhere! As someone who keeps part of her childhood blacked out, I am amazed and proud to call you a friend.