Valentines
I promise to post soon friends. There are so many wonderful things happening that I want to share with you in the world of advocacy against domestic violence and sexual assault. I have been busy with the hotline and writing, but also I have focused on speaking at several upcoming shelter charities. I am very excited about this new phase in having a voice and as a result have met so many wonderful advocates that I am truly humbled.
But for now, it is late and I just had to wish everyone all the love that life has to offer on this Valentine’s Day.
Blessings to you all….
Dawn
February 19th, 2006 at 5:37 pm
Hey Dawn…
I hope you get this. Let me say that I really admire you because first, I saw the movie and more than anything, I was so interested in it that I got online and starting looking all over the place to find out more. But, my main interest has always been your story. I understand that you worked as an associate producer on the movie and that you and Val wanted more emphasis on John and yourself…I agree. I think they should make another movie about you, John and Sharon, like you have said…(well..I think.) But, nevertheless, I just wanted to let you know that I am looking up to you.
Ashley
February 22nd, 2006 at 11:09 pm
hello dawn,
i am glad you are doing good. i just got back from my cruise and saw where you posted. i still check out this site everyday to see if you have posted anything about your book, i can’t wait to read it.
good-luck,
printess
February 23rd, 2006 at 6:31 am
Dawn. I cannot imagine the weight you carry as a prisoner of your past. I would like to tell you how I was set free from my personal weight… Check out “The Purpose, Driven Life”, by Rick Warren. It’s really worth your time. I hope this helps you help others. Peace anf Love, MWS
February 27th, 2006 at 1:40 pm
Dawn,
Hey I hope you had a good Valentine’s Day……I am glad to hear that you are doing well and that your hot line is something that helps yourself along with other women who have or are dealing with abuse. I think you are a wonderful person. And I can’t wait for the book to be published.
Love,
Jenny
March 30th, 2006 at 1:38 pm
HI DAWN:
I just saw the movie Wonderland. In the movie you were portrayed as loving John and did not appear scared. Is that typical behavior of someone being abused. Did you contract HIV from John? Were you fearful of that at anytime in your life. It seems that John manipulated you due to your age and inexperience. How did you realize that you had to escape, or what was the final incident….I think you are a survivor and I am your age and have been thru rocky times also and I admire your courage. I want to read your book…where is it and how can I get it. Best of luck it sounds like you are happy today.
April 5th, 2006 at 9:49 pm
If the real John Holmes was anything like the character in the movie Wonderland, he was a real lowlife. He used every person that he could for his own benefit. It was his selfish greed that caused you so much pain and led to the robbery and murder of four individuals. His actions were inexcusable no matter if the drugs contributed to them or not.The way he treated you and the people around him was cowardly and disgraceful. You only survived his abuse because you were strong enough but there are a lot of women who wouldn’t have made it out alive. Nobody should ever have to go through living in the type of hell that you had to endure at such a young age. I hope your life is good today and I hope it’s full of happiness and love for you and your family. Good Luck & God Bless You