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Aug. 31st, 2002 10:13 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
unclejimboSpent the day off doing nothing! Didn't have to worry about the house falling down, didn't have to get up at 5 AM to get into work, didn't have to do battle on the LA freeways!
For the first time in a long time, got to read some fan fics. Writing tomorrow is on the agenda.![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kyburg is typing happily away on her laptop as I write this working on the rewrite of Motherhood: Part 2. (Didn't think this story was going to become an on-line novel... Oh well.)
Been talking to my nephewfirez. He's young, gay and inexperienced. And he's dealing with some heavy stuff right now. Anyone with some insight into sexual assault is welcome. I've found some resources for him to explore, but there has to be more out there.
The 'funny' thing is he thought I would be ashamed or disappointed in him. Not a chance. I just don't back away from family like that. Not my nature. I want him to be careful but his life and decisions are his. And his mistakes are his to make. All I can do is be here to offer advice and support.
He's now dealing with the PTSD from the attack. It happened a year ago. As a survivor of child abuse, I know all too well about PTSD and how it can really mess you up. Mine came through as anger. His seems more inclined to depression.
Trouble is Illinois has few resources for young gay men so if someone sees this and knows of one or even an on-line forum, please send it along to me or tofirez.
He's a good kid who's so far had nothing but bad breaks. Thanks.
For the first time in a long time, got to read some fan fics. Writing tomorrow is on the agenda.
kyburg is typing happily away on her laptop as I write this working on the rewrite of Motherhood: Part 2. (Didn't think this story was going to become an on-line novel... Oh well.)Been talking to my nephew
firez. He's young, gay and inexperienced. And he's dealing with some heavy stuff right now. Anyone with some insight into sexual assault is welcome. I've found some resources for him to explore, but there has to be more out there.The 'funny' thing is he thought I would be ashamed or disappointed in him. Not a chance. I just don't back away from family like that. Not my nature. I want him to be careful but his life and decisions are his. And his mistakes are his to make. All I can do is be here to offer advice and support.
He's now dealing with the PTSD from the attack. It happened a year ago. As a survivor of child abuse, I know all too well about PTSD and how it can really mess you up. Mine came through as anger. His seems more inclined to depression.
Trouble is Illinois has few resources for young gay men so if someone sees this and knows of one or even an on-line forum, please send it along to me or to
firez.He's a good kid who's so far had nothing but bad breaks. Thanks.
