u/Grouchy_Tap_8264

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I have a very good British-American friend in his 30's who has been in U.S. since late teens, and so never caught up on many of our childhood traditions. We had a conversation about Mr. Rogers the other day, and it occurred to me, that he would have zero clue what a "snipe" is.

For all not in U.S. who want to ruin the joy of snipes: >!it is a time-honored tradition that is a good-hearted prank in which you lead children around woods or fields armed with a pillowcase to catch and a pie-tin and spoon to make noises to lure, in search of a creature that does not exist. It is fun, and usually ends in laughter for all.!<

He's very good-natured and I know he'll enjoy it, and we are both excited to bring a bit of childhood back to both our lives. I have spent a couple days telling him about the snipes all over our neighborhood, and have him looking forward to catching his first one with me.

We shall go in search of our friendly neighborhood snipes shortly.

I was raped from 7th birthday until day before 13th. I didn't get my period until day before 15th, so I had all the fun of feeling like I wasn't actually "okay" on top of abuse and bullying. I am a mess. I am 46. and I post others things, but I am mostly just always scared. I had a good therapist, and then my invasive mother with a different last name contacted her and I cut her off.

My life started to improve. I am shockingly not an addict, but I am horrible at life-choices. I am terrified of these people, daily.

3 years ago, I thought I had a safe place to move.

The saying that we can't move from problems, doesnt apply to when our problems are abusers.

I guess I am venting.

but it is so unfair to feel scared every day. I never quite figured out froend past 4.

He taught school after me. There were allegations after me. I am guilty for all of those. it is my fault that he hurt other kids