VICTIM OF VIOLENCE

[Jill Daniel-Enfinger]

It was January, but it happens in my sleep;again and again. Two men, 6ft. + each, one probably 300lbs. One a pro. boxer. The first guy said he was going to kill me. I, to this day, do not know why. He pounded me in my stomache-snatched me to the ground and began to hold me by my hair nad kick me in the stomache. I had no possible chance to defend myself or run away. The other joined in and held me down, so I could not get away or defend myself..a female also joined in with a knife but the larger man told her to stop "because she has kids..." ..the knife nicked my head a couple of times.I didn't have to have stitches, thankfully, but it bled a lot...the man who was kicking me was finally dragged out of my range, the larger man, picked my head up and punched me in the face. I suffered severe breaks to My nose, palette, sinus cavity, included...my jaw broke completely loose directly under my nose and in the right jaw.. .could not be wired...there was nothing to wire it to, as all but three of my upper TEETH were knocked out with the exception of 3 loose ones that I have delayed surgeory on, because I am just tired.. .They are loose, but aren't hurting(too much). I am waiting till I feel a little stronger. I am so traumatized that I just don't want to put myself through it till I have to. I already have had one surgeory due to this and trust me, it's rough. I lost 35lbs.. I bled from the punches and kicks until April 9th after med. treatments finally stopped it. But I am still having problems. My smile is gone. I look horrible with my and I have a huge lump inside my lower lip(scar tissue from the cut when I was hit).
What I haven't shared yet is that I am a grandmother and I would like to be around for my little ones. They love me dearly. I already have defeated the odds due to the fact that I have an innoperable brain tumor. I also suffer from epilepsy, a degenerative disk desease and arthritis. I am disabled obviously, and these men knew these things about me. They wanted me to die sooner than GOD has planned, evidently.
I thought I was going to die that night. It was a strange feeling and since that night my emotional state has been changed completely. It is very hard to cope. But I now realize that there are millions of people in this world who are going through this and we as a whole are not doing enough to help. People do not like to discuss unpleasant things. But victims NEED to talk to someone. They need to have support systems that can really help!

[jennier howard]

It is so unfortunate that you had to and is still going through this. I share your greif. My daughter was recently attacked along with sever other family members by a family member. They were all stabbed up. They will never be the same from this attack, nor will I. They have been dismembered. Why people choose to do these things we don't know but by the grace of God some live after these attacks when other's die. Like you said they tried to end a life they did not create and God was not ready for you. Be the testimony that you are. You have my support.

[Jill Daniel-Enfinger]

Seeker, thank you. I don't know that I am so strong, however. There is so much more to the story that I have not added. It i still awaiting trial and I have to be careful. But I continue to be harassed by these people and their "friends" and "family". They have a private investigator following me. This is nothing less than their way of legally stalking me!!! and have even come into a restaurant and began taking pictures of me in public. Just tonight, the P.I. they hired was harassing me in our local Wal-mart store. I asked him to stop and he began screaming at me. I thought that if I told him that he was scaring me, that maybe he would reconcider his employment arrangment with these criminals. But I beleive he might be dangerous alsoafter witnessing his reaction. I am the type of person who believes that we should all do the right thing and help others when we can. I have to try to stand up for myself but I am beginning to wonder if I might need to go into hiding until court is done with and I am certain that I can be safe again. I don't know how to fond help, what ca a councelor do when I have had the same educaton that they have? Listening is helpful, and it seems to be the best help I have found so far...this site, and others to share with and help if I can. Thank you again...and many blessings,peace and love returned your way!!!

[Seeker]

Jill, I am sorry to hear what happened, but happy to know you made it out alive. You are a strong woman and a brave survivor. Blessings~ truly, if I can helpyou in anyway, just say so. Peace & love!!!

[fred upton]

jill thank you for your words of kindness... ... ok contact me at my email address please [e-mail] please. i used to live in jack al near you. and i have a few urges your assaulters can help me out with...