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Lorena Bobbitt: 15 Years Later
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Posted on 06/25/2008 6:03:30 PM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD

Exactly 15 years ago this week the world first heard the story of John Wayne and Lorena Bobbitt. John Wayne, an ex-Marine, was accused of coming home drunk and raping his wife. Lorena was accused of retaliating by cutting off her husband's penis while he was asleep.

Lorena went from anonymous to notorious - her story the subject of countless newspaper and magazine articles. Now in her first ever network morning show interview she discusses how she's using her notoriety to help others.

"All of a sudden, my private life is out in the open and it's an open book and a lot of people know my history," she told The Early Show "Sometimes I couldn't even go to the grocery store to buy food because I would be recognized."

Today, the once shy native of Ecuador who barely spoke English is a confident 39-year-old who works as a real estate agent and next month gets her hairdressing license.

"My self esteem is a lot better than it was years ago. I grew a lot," she said. "I learned to cope with this. I cannot have myself with a blanket over my head and not to live, might as well go into the mountains and forget everybody. I had to make a choice so I just said 'Hey, I have to keep going, this is my life.'"

Lorena is now a mother to two-and-a-half-year-old Olivia - and in case you're wondering, yes, there is a man - fiancé Dave Bellinger.

"We've been together for 14 years and he's just wonderful," she said. "He's my best friend and he is a good father. Before, when I was young, when I was married, I was really naïve and young, I didn't know what I wanted."

While Lorena has stayed out of the spotlight since a jury found her not guilty by reason of temporary insanity - ex husband John Wayne has sought it out - making numerous TV appearances and starring in several highly publicized adult films.

"That kind of did bother me that he was, you know, going up and trying to make money off a tragedy and you know that was a tragedy. I mean if he doesn't consider it a tragedy then he's wrong," she said.

John Wayne has also had several brushes with the law including a 2003 domestic violence conviction.

"I hope that he's definitely seeking help. If he needs help because he does need help, you know, he keeps on abusing women and I'm working on my goal and I'm trying to focus on my life and I do have a new life," she said.

The focus of her new life is Lorena's Red Wagon - an organization which provides funds to abused women in shelters who seek mental health counseling.

"They've gone through a lot, and I know that," she said. "Who knows that better than me?"

She hopes one day to open her own shelter and prevent women from making the same mistakes she did.

"Don't ever take the law into your own hands. No, never," she said. "Because take that from me, that's the advice that I give, don't take the law into your hands - it's not good."

Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt divorced in 1995 after six years of marriage. She said that she hasn't spoken to him since.


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1 posted on 06/25/2008 6:03:30 PM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Wack.


2 posted on 06/25/2008 6:05:09 PM PDT by MES401067
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Why in the he!! is she the victim in this story? Oh wait, nevermind.


3 posted on 06/25/2008 6:07:43 PM PDT by dk88 (Loud and local)
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To: MES401067
Lorena Bobbitt today --

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4 posted on 06/25/2008 6:07:45 PM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD (Airlines can take their $15-per-checked-bag surcharge and shove it!)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD
Right after the Bobbitt "incident" many women committed "copycat" crimes. One particular lady tried to skewer her husband's "appendage" with a boning knife but missed and impaled his thigh.

She was charged with a missed-a-wiener.

***Duck and Run***

5 posted on 06/25/2008 6:08:59 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

“how she helps others...”

“...see you wait until he’s asleep, THEN you cut the penis with the knife...”


6 posted on 06/25/2008 6:09:17 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: Grizzled Bear

HAHAHA!!! Oh Lawdy, Grizz!


7 posted on 06/25/2008 6:09:37 PM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD (Airlines can take their $15-per-checked-bag surcharge and shove it!)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

I’m betting we won’t see anyone post “I’d hit it!”


8 posted on 06/25/2008 6:09:48 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

GUILTY! WHACKO! /sarc


9 posted on 06/25/2008 6:09:51 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

This Bellinger fellow better take plenty of NoDoze or wear steel enforced underpants.

No one wants to be looking for their manhood beside the road in the middle of the night.


10 posted on 06/25/2008 6:10:05 PM PDT by dforest (I had almost forgotten that McCain is the nominee. Too bad I was reminded.)
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To: Grizzled Bear

I’d hit it.........with my car! ;)


11 posted on 06/25/2008 6:10:30 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD
An old buddy of mine has lived in Manassas for over 20 years, and told me he actually drove past the grass where ol' Johnny's manhood was resting in peace that day, right before it was found and reunited with it's loved one. LOL


12 posted on 06/25/2008 6:11:19 PM PDT by Viking2002 (Barak and Michelle: The Sheik and The Freak.)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD
a real estate agent and next month gets her hairdressing license.

I wouldn't trust her with a pair of scissors.

13 posted on 06/25/2008 6:11:31 PM PDT by csvset
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD
Billybob and Ed were driving down the road when Bobbit's pecker bounced off their windshield.
Ed looked over and said, "wow that bug was hung".
14 posted on 06/25/2008 6:11:34 PM PDT by MaxMax (I'll welcome death when God calls me. Until then, the fight is on)
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To: Grizzled Bear

I’m betting we won’t see anyone post “I’d hit it!”

With a 2 by 4


15 posted on 06/25/2008 6:11:41 PM PDT by word_warrior_bob (You can now see my amazing doggie and new puppy on my homepage!! Come say hello to Jake & Sonny)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

It put Manassas/Prince William Co on the map


16 posted on 06/25/2008 6:11:59 PM PDT by Perdogg
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

This story reminds me of Willie Nelson’s statement on the occassion of his 75th birthday recently. He remarked, “I can’t believe I’ve outlived my d!ck.”


17 posted on 06/25/2008 6:16:12 PM PDT by RoadKingSE (How do you know that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a muzzle flash?)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD

Who cares about her 15 years later, what about her ex’s pennis?!!


18 posted on 06/25/2008 6:20:17 PM PDT by prolifefirst
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD
I'll never forget this. Shortly after the verdict, one of the ABC News programs was doing a retrospective piece about the entire incident.

At one point, after the camera followed Lorena walking up the steps of the Courthouse, a picture of the actual court room was displayed on the screen with a voice over, "All Rise."

Mrs. HH started laughing her head off; almost doubled over on the couch .

I looked at her, puzzled. Finally, she looked at me and said, "Your honor, would you mind if I just stand?"

19 posted on 06/25/2008 6:20:29 PM PDT by HoosierHawk (Hypocrisy does not apply to liberals.)
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To: SilvieWaldorfMD
"Don't ever take the law into your own hands. No, never," she said.

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20 posted on 06/25/2008 6:20:49 PM PDT by RoadKingSE (How do you know that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a muzzle flash?)
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