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Post by john kearon on Apr 9, 2014 10:27:37 GMT -6
Hi I am john and I am a bi guy aged 50 and have been in gay relationships in the 80's and towards the end of the 80's I started to get feelings towards women.This made me doubt who I am as I thought I was gay.This drove me to try to overdose luckily I stopped myself.I did marry the woman I fancied and after 2 years the violence started and I was attacked twice with a kitchen knife and I could not put up with this so I had to leave.I left my son and had to go to safety. After 3 years I remarried and I still am happily married after 18 years.Now I focus my strength to helping others and have saved 2 young guys from self harming themselves due to rejection from their parents.They now call me dad which is sweet and check in with me everyday to let me know that they are ok.This is what I live for to bring life as this is precious and we are all equal in life.So being bi I see both sides of gays and hetros plus suicidal thoughts plus coming to terms with your sexuality plus anti bullying violence.I hope that this is of help to others alike.
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Post by Racheal Acuff on Apr 9, 2014 12:58:41 GMT -6
Hi John!
First off Welcome to the forums!
I know all too well the effects domestic violence can have on you! I am survivor it as well. Bravo to you for getting out and making it to safety and doing what you needed to do to make sure you ok and happy! I am so glad your a part of this forum and I look forward to getting to know you better!!
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Post by Matt Stout on Apr 9, 2014 16:23:54 GMT -6
John,
Welcome to the forums!! We are always thrilled to have people like you on board with us! We thank you so much for everything you do! Glad you got out of your abusive relationship, and congrats on 18 years!! Thats amazing! Also, we are very glad you were able to talk 2 young guys out of self harm. It always hits close to home with me when someone is able to talk someone else out of suicide. We applaud you! Thank you for all you do John!
~Matt
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Apr 10, 2014 6:52:59 GMT -6
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Post by john kearon on Apr 10, 2014 6:52:59 GMT -6
Thank you Racheal and Matt those lovely words mean so much to me.Good luck with your support group going live on saturday.If I can be of any other assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch.I have started to introduce my friends to your support site.  And also my son now 22 has come back into my life and excepts me for who I am. So I am on cloud nine couldn't be more happy. |
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Post by Matt Stout on Apr 10, 2014 20:30:00 GMT -6
You're very welcome John! Congrats on your son being back in your life and excepting you for who you are! That is amazing!!! Let us know if you ever need anything
~Matt
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Post by nathansimko on Apr 12, 2014 12:33:05 GMT -6
Welcome John. Glad to have you here to share your experiences with others. Look forward to talking with you on the forum. It's awesome you have gotten your son back in your life!!! That is so awesome  |
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Post by thedawnmarie on Apr 12, 2014 18:15:53 GMT -6
Welcome, John! Wow! You have such an amazing story. You are such a strong man, and I admire that! So proud of you for getting away from that domestic violence situation-fleeing from that kind of situation can be very difficult. I'm so happy that your son is back in your life, and that you have gained two more sons by helping those two young men!
So happy to have you!
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Post by cynthia on May 9, 2014 21:19:17 GMT -6
John welcome first of all I wanted to save how proud I am of you for getting out of a abusive relationship, I myself left one and I never looked back. Second congrats on your happy ending. Third if you ever need to talk I'm always here?  |
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