Well, I have to say I was stunned to find out that Christina Shurter Blumkin has taken it upon herself to assassinate my character via emails to those interested in my speaking. It is amazing since I don’t think I have even seen Christina in the last decade. The decade before was composed of brief “hellos” maybe a half a dozen times. I am not entirely certain that she would even be able to recognize me if she passed me on the street (I know that I wouldn’t know her). So, she knows all of the finer points of my character, but she doesn’t even know what I look like? Hmmmm…

I guess Christina mentioned that she is very frightened of me. Oh, really? So, she attacks me behind my back (via “confidential” emails) and accuses me of being “crazy and a liar” because she is so terrified? That’s an amazing tactic. Let me explain it like this: You are absolutely frozen with fear when you see a lion, so you creep up on it while it’s sleeping, and poke it with a stick. Yes, that is always the best way to handle people and situations that frighten you. Uh huh. I am convinced. NOT.

The truth is that I have had very little to do with the Survivor Community. Everyone has to choose their own path towards healing, and my approach has been to move on and leave the pain and instability behind me. As such, I attended the University of Nebraska School of Social Work and obtained my baccalaureate and Master’s degrees. I graduated Magma cum Laude. It was a big deal for me because I did that IN SPITE of my childhood and IN SPITE of a very toxic family. I worked successfully as a dual diagnosis therapist, and I volunteered many hours with the domestic violence programs in Omaha. In fact, I received the Extra Mile Award from the YWCA for my work an domestic violence advocate.

I hold the victims of sexual assault and domestic violence very close to my heart. It was a constant throughout my childhood, and there are court records that attest to this very fact. Christina is 18 years younger than I. She wasn’t even born before I had left home. I lived in a foster home from the age of 16 years old until I graduated from High School. Why? Because I was living in a violent household. There are also court records that stand in testament to my experiences. I have copies of most of the paperwork.

My recent willingness to speak at a survivor’s conference has to do with the need for the survivor community to understand that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. There is life after abuse. I know it. I’ve lived it. I have walked through the valleys just like some of them are now doing. However, I want to show them the way to the mountain top. My hope is to offer encouragement and help toward their future. Thus, the impact of my story is what happens AFTER the abuse. How does one go forward?

I am not interested in the past. I am interested in how one takes their status as victim and replaces it with strength and resolve. My belief is that not only are we survivors but we are thrivers as well. My belief is that the best revenge is to live your life well.

So, I am not interested in Christina’s rebuttal to my story. In fact, I am not even sure that she has ever heard my story. My concern is for her. Why do this? Indeed, I am interested in HER story because I am almost certain that she has one. For now, I am going to abandon my anger and hurt and focus on the future.

I have so many things yet to accomplish in my life. That’s where I choose to place my energy.

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My half sister Chris is out trying to bad mouth me- and I am just beside myself with sadness. Writing everyone she can- trying to destroy anything that I am doing, it just makes me feel… I don’t know… on edge and defensive but also angry and sad. I am so sick of my family trying to destroy me and I have no idea what to do. I am just so tired of dealing with these buttheads all of my life. They have done everything that they can to try and destroy me- and it is just sad.

It pisses me off and I just had to vent someplace. My half sister Chris was addicted to drugs- she is trash. It doesn’t help that I still love her and wish we were close.

Sorry- just had to vent. Damn Damn Damn.

(Just a bit of facts. Christina’s biological mother is Joanne C. Shurter, who was HEAVILY INVOLVED with the activities with my father. The YOUNGEST of my older siblings is 12+ years older than I am, and Christina is 9+ years younger than I am, her younger brother- Joanne’s son- is 18+ years younger= and contrary to what she says- SHE DID NOT LIVE THE SAME FAMILY EXPERIENCE AS HER HALF MUCH OLDER SIBLINGS. She is well known in the family to be promiscuous, or at least she was until she became obese, and partakes in all kinds of drugs- or at least did when she was a kid, and although we haven’t spoken but for a handful of times in 20 years, professes, like her mother- that she is afraid of me and lives in fear. Of course- judging by the emails she sent out last night that I woke up to this morning- she doesn’t seem so afraid that she will do anything she can to bad mouth me. She again is trash, and I am so tired of this group of my family members- who are protecting each other- coming against me any and every way they can. And gossiping while trying to get the other people to be quiet about it. Just as trashy as always.)

UPDATE I sent out this entry by fax and email- this is what I wrote as a header…

I am emailing this also to Gerald Friedrichsen- who is my stepmother Joanne C. Shurter’s attorney and cousin. You see- Joanne sought me out in Nebraska Furniture Mart- as can be seen in the protection orders on my website DavidShurter.com, and so I am sure that now my half sister Christina is out bad mouthing me- somehow this will become my fault and I’ll find myself in court again with Gerald- so best to have this out on the table. I will also be faxing this to Mayor Stothert , our Nebraska Governor, and my step mother’s personal judge- Douglas County Court Judge Marlon Polk.

I am sick of being harassed by my family and Gerald- who has stalked me with intimidating letters to my associates and has tried to destroy anything I have been trying to do professionally. I am also going to be writing the board of ethics- as Gerald Friedrickson is DIRECTLY AND INTIMATELY INVOLVED with my family’s wrong doings.

Just letting everyone know…..

I will be only posting sporadically on DavidShurter.com for the next few months in order to work on my second book- which is going to be about spirituality and will have illustrations done by a brilliant local artist who has graciously agreed to help me. This period of the year is dark for many survivor’s, and so I am going to take some time for myself until the first of the year, at which time I will probably resume writing on a more consistent basis. Focusing so much on the dark sometimes makes one forget the light- and I need to take the time to regroup and allow myself to disengage from these investigations I have been so heavily involved with. Taking the time- esp. during the holidays, to focus on my faith in God just seems like a good idea- not to mention delightful.

I will try to write a couple times a week- and I hope that I don’t put too many readers off- but when life offers such an amazing cornucopia of opportunities, sometimes you just have to let go and take the first step to new lands. That is essentially what I plan on doing. A sabbatical is in order- and so please keep checking back and I’ll try to keep everyone abreast as to what I am up too when I can.

Thanks for your readership.

Man, to see so many survivor’s working towards a common goal has been awe inspiring, and I have been truly honored to be part of this process that is unfolding. The community is working together in a way I have never seen before, and the excitement that has already been generated by this conference has been quite noticeable.

Bringing together clinicians, survivor’s, and survivor advocates- the focus of this conference is inspiring hope and strength while educating everyone as to the tools that have helped so many of us achieve a sense of wholeness about ourselves. Offering tools for healing- we will all hopefully learn about each other that will help demystify so many misconceptions about each other as a society, bringing us together in a way that we all will leave everyone empowered. The roster is shaping up to be something spectacular, and I am not alone in being incredibly grateful for those who have come forward with an interest to speak. I have said it before, and I will say it again- this conference is going to be something to write home about.

During the conference, there will be workshops being held throughout and continuously involving art therapy, journal writing, even one where attendees will be told how to write and publish their stories. A book store complete with titles that concern healing, dissociation, and survivor’s stories, and there will be tables set up with information on a myriad of subjects involving healing and thriving in this day and age. Also, there will be presentations on such topics as EMDR, thriving through dissociation, and my sister and I will present a family’s picture of what it was like to have DID in the family.

Trauma has intense and deliberate effects on a person’s psyche, and this conference will allow everyone to come together and share experiences and knowledge in a way that allows those in attendance to feel a sense of community- not only with each other, but with their families, their supporters, and the world at large. Those who are affected by dissociative moments are more common place than ever before- and it is coming together as a group that makes this one a solid and incredibly rich experience for all. I am honored to be able to help sponsor such a fantastic event.

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Oh Critty- you shouldn’t be upset that I spoke to Jenny- but in doing so I know what the game is all about. Jenny wanted to meet me- I blew it off. I learned what I needed to learn. Your group has reached out and done A LOT with that woman and her family- and you are just upset that we reached out and spoke to her as well. Funny- she wants to talk at the conference we are hosting in Seattle- although I don’t think that is gonna happen. Jenny called me as well- and DIRECTLY asked for my number- so I am not sure what the big deal is. Trying to make Felicity into this big problem is not going to work. Felicity does not give out personal info- unless she is TOLD she can. She made a call- got an okay- and gave me the info. What is the big deal?

You are a hot mess Critty- and I personally DO NOT BELIEVE YOU ARE A WOMAN- no matter what you say. You lie constantly- and so why we would believe anything from you is a joke.

I like the fact that you avoid mentioning my name – like Harry Potter and Valdemort. Doesn’t make me any less of an individual- and I have a GROUP of people looking into you and your Process Church cult. Interesting stuff. Parfrey is a character- that is for sure. And you guys are into a WHOLE LOT MORE than just accessing survivors. Your little group of satanists ARE MUCH MORE INSIDIOUS.

Anyhow- no one is looking to get the rights of someone’s life in here or any other place. But those stories that you are complaining about- isn’t that JUST WHAT YOU ARE ASKING FROM SURVIVORS ON FACEBOOK? Or maybe Amazon is your only venue- although we all know that it isn’t. I am with you though- survivors shouldn’t just tell people like Insomniac things just because “she” expresses interest. It is bad form.

I am getting ready to blog about you Mesner- and your whole Process Cult. You claim satanism doesn’t exist and yet are chin deep in the practice. That is disgusting- and just proves what everyone knew anyway- satanists LIE. CONSTANTLY!! Thanks for being a living example of that.

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Tonight- 10/18/2012- I am going to be interviewed by Stephen Robert on http://www.msiradio.com at 7 PM Eastern Standard Time.

http://tnsradio.ning.com/events/event/listUserEvents?user=12t6sqtbnrx7o
https://www.facebook.com/events/218165868307529/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

I am also being interviewed on The Edge tomorrow night at 7:30 PM Central Standard Time.

https://www.facebook.com/MMACAmarches

Children are the foundation of our society- and if any place needs to stand against child abuse and bring awareness, not only to the abuse but the TRAFFICKING that is occurring with our most poor citizens children, it is Omaha Nebraska.

I attended a fantastic meeting of the minds concerning trafficking at Project Harmony- and spoke out saying that until we deal with our issues concerning our past indiscretions concerning a failed savings and loan, Boystown, the the richest of our citizens- we will never adequately deal with the issues of child abuse and such. I thought that I would see eyes roll- but fascinatingly enough- I realized that one point that I had the complete attention of everyone in that room- giving me hope that I am not alone in thinking that this needs to be revisited and brought out into the light so that we can expose the granddaddy of all of child trafficking- specifically in boys. In order to understand the problem – we must start somewhere.

So I am sending out this link to people and see if anyone is interested in creating a march here at the same time? Rallying behind our children is essential- and now a days- considering the statistics concerning human trafficking and children in our nation- now is the time to make a stand and speak out against those who would use children for their own narcissistic purposes. Omaha making a bit of noise would be noticed I believe- and would show, as a community- that we back our children as the basic building blocks of the human race and our only ability to survive the future.

So does anyone care enough to get involved?

Let me get the ball rolling… https://www.facebook.com/MillionMarchAgainstChildAbuseOmahaNE?skip_nax_wizard=true

I listened to this podcast this morning and felt I HAD to share this. This woman is VERY knowledgeable and though not all of our training was the same- that which was she was SPOT ON in talking about it!

http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-higherside-chats-conspiracy-mystery-and-comedy-boom/episode/29777030?autoplay=true