tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post1627258370337566145..comments2024-03-28T15:15:29.138-07:00Comments on Life by Chocolate: Robyn Alana Engel's Blog: Think Twice, Part I. ~ Dedicated to child survivors of abuse, with thanks to Phil CollinsRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-81187992409072336302010-04-15T09:55:46.561-07:002010-04-15T09:55:46.561-07:00Amazing writing, problems exists that we never kno...Amazing writing, problems exists that we never know of, because we don't experience them, but yet we can still help change them if we are aware. You make us aware here!Bumpkin on a Swinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849191596023545097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-19650615131731179452010-04-13T10:35:54.132-07:002010-04-13T10:35:54.132-07:00I'm amazed...people have so much to be gratefu...I'm amazed...people have so much to be grateful for and they don't even know it. Thanks for reminding me.JennAventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229534225287730295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-63893757388140713502010-04-03T12:34:45.504-07:002010-04-03T12:34:45.504-07:00I loved this! Very moving, and I loved the song by...I loved this! Very moving, and I loved the song by Phil Collins too. Yes, it certainly makes you think how lucky we are to have had good upbringings.Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068858292644394838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-2418852852019446672010-04-03T06:47:10.265-07:002010-04-03T06:47:10.265-07:00Amazing post. I have goose bumps.Amazing post. I have goose bumps.baygirl32https://www.blogger.com/profile/01355816922022246751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-68113148903799359892010-04-03T06:44:11.928-07:002010-04-03T06:44:11.928-07:00You already know how much I love these creative po...You already know how much I love these creative posts. This one's really sad though :( <br /><br />PS you are too cute in that photo!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fourthgradenothing.com/" rel="nofollow">FourthGradeNothing.com</a>Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076912971009055017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-67774776351257720982010-04-03T00:20:42.470-07:002010-04-03T00:20:42.470-07:00Each one of these posts is packed with emotion and...Each one of these posts is packed with emotion and honesty. You are a fantastic writer Robyn!<br /><br />I inspect a lot of low-income housing, and I've seen many things that have scarred me for life.<br /><br />It really gives you a much different perspective on life. All those times that I was a crappy teenager, thinking I knew everything, not appreciating the things that I had. Not knowing how amazingly good I had it.... Don't take anything for granted. Appreciate life. No matter how bad things get, thing could be a lot worse.California Keyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105598836618841680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-79444108546239114192010-04-02T20:20:55.502-07:002010-04-02T20:20:55.502-07:00Very moving. Reminds me how lucky I've been in...Very moving. Reminds me how lucky I've been in my life.Ca88andrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879934869193810319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-46056719748199977772010-04-02T16:15:15.524-07:002010-04-02T16:15:15.524-07:00I thank you all for reading this..there's more...I thank you all for reading this..there's more to come. April is National Child Abuse prevention month, and May is National Foster Care Month. Bringing awareness to the already enlightened is a good step, I believe. xo<br /><br />BB, thanks.<br /><br />Pat, you're one I dedicate this to. <br /><br />Ms. A, yes, if we open our eyes, we see it <br />everywhere.<br /><br />Spuds, exactly thanks.<br /><br />IS, hugs and more hugs.<br /><br />CB, were I as tech savvy as you my friend, dayneu. Thanks.<br /><br />IT, yes, the big trash bag was the standard thing foster kids were given to pack their belongings. (I think we've moved beyond that, but probably not throughout the system.)<br /><br />Thank you, Kitty. <br /><br />Jerry, yay, not only a new follower, but a very cool one! Thanks.<br /><br />Tgoette. Well, Chico has it's nature stuff, but it is pretty backward. Huh? That's funny. This one picture is my only time in "Paradise" - well, literally speaking.<br /><br />Hugs all around,<br />RobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-79280041289717463862010-04-02T15:28:08.850-07:002010-04-02T15:28:08.850-07:00That was an awesome post, Robyn. I've lived o...That was an awesome post, Robyn. I've lived on the periphery of gang violence and have seen the damage it causes first hand. That was a very stirring article. Excellent work.<br /><br />BTW, Paradise? I'm a former Chico resident...Tgoettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850303812765307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-31385715680501031472010-04-02T13:46:59.178-07:002010-04-02T13:46:59.178-07:00Wow that was moving and powerful! Great post. I di...Wow that was moving and powerful! Great post. I did like the comment under the photo. =) New follower here.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12455193265889351170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-65591106847616940572010-04-02T10:16:49.240-07:002010-04-02T10:16:49.240-07:00You really have to think twice after reading that ...You really have to think twice after reading that - very powerfulKitty Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092976597645442642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-86965258636742865332010-04-02T08:52:33.152-07:002010-04-02T08:52:33.152-07:00So sad that he doesn't even have something oth...So sad that he doesn't even have something other than a trash bag for what few things he has.IT (aka Ivan Toblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07484236901066944983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-49270560093829240542010-04-02T08:08:16.629-07:002010-04-02T08:08:16.629-07:00You should collect these posts with a music CD or ...You should collect these posts with a music CD or something. They are always so powerful and moving! And evoke a swirl of emotions. It's crazy that people like Marcus have to go through stuff like that and call it a life. BTW off subject...cute chicks.Copyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339752422561039109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-267184442624339322010-04-02T07:38:59.853-07:002010-04-02T07:38:59.853-07:00tearing.....tearing.....The Invisible Seductresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137976587160997129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-76280418767431295392010-04-01T23:32:18.053-07:002010-04-01T23:32:18.053-07:00It's amazing the things that happen "belo...It's amazing the things that happen "below the surface" of society. I've been around the world and have seen the way humanity seems to close it's eyes to atrocities. It's hard to be that close to suffering and realize that you can't take it all away. Beautifully written post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574796021187762369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-69421095598509764632010-04-01T23:23:53.916-07:002010-04-01T23:23:53.916-07:00It's hard not to think twice about this. It s...It's hard not to think twice about this. It seems to be everywhere.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-79862171827783895152010-04-01T21:56:31.170-07:002010-04-01T21:56:31.170-07:00Great post Robyn, I'm so fortunate to have bee...Great post Robyn, I'm so fortunate to have been able to raise my children in a safe environment. This one got to me...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-31457337374391974062010-04-01T21:09:34.410-07:002010-04-01T21:09:34.410-07:00Moving and thought-provoking....Moving and thought-provoking....Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.com