tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078483744873792132.post6058031269644730914..comments2023-10-23T15:51:59.571-04:00Comments on Diapers and Dragons: Monsters That Lurk WithinTeacher Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215145025563985398noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078483744873792132.post-58713337467085964422009-10-25T14:46:12.525-04:002009-10-25T14:46:12.525-04:00"And it's a reminder that when we look in..."And it's a reminder that when we look in the mirror and see something prowling behind our eyes, it's time to tighten the chains a little more; it's time to kneel and pray for the endurance to be stronger than the monster that lurks within." You sound like someone named James, who said:"each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed." We do have monsters lurking within. And you did a good job of citing some of the most frequent ways they show themselves in our daily actions. And then there are the horror stories. I hate reading them, hate thinking about the suffering. But we must champion those who have suffered, who are still suffering. I'm glad you're doing it. It takes courage of several kinds.momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4078483744873792132.post-29010356493594232322009-10-25T06:15:46.248-04:002009-10-25T06:15:46.248-04:00It is scary the level to which abuse pervades soci...It is scary the level to which abuse pervades society and the level to which the abusers often don't realise the extent to which they are abusing others. They simply don't realise it. <br /><br />Congratulations on highlighting the issue. Your post on your student was a very moving, thoughtful piece and highlighted the the dilemma about intefereing or not. <br /><br />I appreciate your writing and bringing issues like this to the fore. Keep on at it. xxxDorset Dispatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457466586411004146noreply@blogger.com