Survivor Haven
September/October 2002 Issue

Welcome to the September/October 2002 issue of Survivor Haven. It is with great pleasure we bring you a larger issue than usual. In it you will see the return of several contributors as well as a smattering of newcomers. As always, we highly recommend you visit the following sites: Mary Collin'sSurvivor Wit. A place where laughter is the best medicine. Susan Maree Jeavons' Child Abuse and Recovery column at Suite 101. Tenna Perry's Child Sexual Abuse column also located at Suite101.com Fat, Frumpy, Forty and ... Faded? By: Carol Huber To heck with singing, this lady is letting everyone know that forty beats the alternative anytime. Fear By: Carol Huber Asking questions and looking for answers. Who Is To Blame By: Krista Monson A heart wrenching look into who is to blame in child sexual abuse. Possibly triggering to some. The Journey By: Jo Riley There is a darkness that often envelops all of us… Sleep In Fear By: Margaret Helmstetter Sleeping (as well as living) can often be a frightening thing to a child. Trapped In The Bottle By: Stephanie Bennett A courageous look at an all too common pitfall. A Lonely Soldier By: Stephanie Bennett An evocative poem that speaks to the hearts of all survivors. The Violation By: Connie Spector A story that cries out to be heard but one that may be triggering to many. Seeing By: Regina Maggard Alone, afraid – is anything out there? The What Ifs By:Tenna Perry Finding the courage to try new things while avoiding the "What Ifs." What We Teach Children By: Tenna Perry A controversial poem that may anger many but with an explanation at the end and dedicated to all who find themselves questioning their spiritual faith. How Not To Answer The Doorand Pepper Spray By: Margaret Helmstetter Two humorous looks at personal safety in the middle of the night. Check Out Visit Previous Issues Find all areas of Survivor Haven at the Haven's Homepage Subscribe to the Survivor Haven Newsletter Tour the Haven'sArt Gallery (and feel free to purchase any prints you desire). Stop by and read the Submission Guidelines Contact Survivor Haven for submissions or comments at:SurvivorHaven@yahoo.com View My Guestbook Sign My Guestbook All work featured at Survivor Haven is copyrighted by its author. No piece may be reproduced without the written consent of the author. Authors may be contacted by sending an email to Survivorhaven@yahoo.com. All correspondence will be forwarded to the appropriate parties.