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  1. #1
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    (It's about that word . . .)





    When I write anything on this site, I tend to write v* instead of . . . well, the full word! I am pleased to say that I have recovered enough to be able to read, hear and say the word if I have to, but it doesn't stop it being any more gross! It has to be the worst word in the world EVER! It's awful - sounds just as bad as it is!! Who decided to invent that word?[img]smileys/smilies_07.gif[/img]


    I just wondered what other peoples experiences were with that word. Iused to be terrified of that word, and whereas the actual real thing is still horrendous, I know the word can't hurt me. Im not particularly keen on the r* word, the one with 5 letters that means the noises people make when they trying to v* - yukyukyukyukyukyuk!!!!![img]smileys/smilies_10.gif[/img]


    Sorry, I hope that wasn't triggering to anyone.My point is that, if I knew the v* word was in a book or newspaper, I couldn't touch it. Hearing someone use the word in whatever context used to ruin my whole day with"bad luck" - I think I have madegreat progress, even though I never really need to use the word.


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    I'm actually ok with words - seeing them written or hearing them. You are right aboutv* not being a nice word though, I don't like the word p*k* either.


    Well done for overcoming your fear of using the words
    .•:*¨¨*:•.Tracey.•:*¨¨*:•.

    Fall seven times, stand up eight.
    - Japanese proverb


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    check out the first three pics on my exposure site - they're all just v* then vo*** then vom**, etc. It's designed to get you used to the word.
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    I am fine with saying and reading the word v*
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    Lisa

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    Oh my God I'm a freak!! lol (tongue very much in cheek)[img]smileys/smilies_02.gif[/img]


    Thanks Sage, I think that idea is good for getting used to the word.

  6. #6
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    I'm fine with reading or hearing any word related to v*. I won't spell it out incase it bothers others. Not to be gross, but I think the words for "you know what" are more disgusting. You guys know what I'm talking about, don't ya?lol
    xoxo Mel xoxo

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    If it comes back to you,
    it is yours.
    If it does not,
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