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You wake up in the middle of the night, shaking and sweating from nightmarish memories of the abuse. Or maybe you're afraid to go to sleep because night is when you were abused. Or you're afraid to go to the grocery store because that's where the man who raped you was waiting in your car.

Anything that happens to you physically is imprinted on your brain, experts say. And if you've been abused, you've suffered tremendous physical trauma. That means it won't easily go away you can't deny the experience ever happened or try to "forget" about it. Memories of the event and fears about it happening again in the future will surface in numerous ways. But when fear does surface, you can read Psalm 27 for comfort: "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" It's a good reminder that God is stronger than the person who abused you; that God is mightier than that person or your memories. So let God strengthen your heart and give you courage to face your daily life. And don't forget to take advantage of another of God's gifts to you seek a godly counselor who can help you deal with the abuse and its effects in your life.
Have you taken steps to get help from a godly counselor?

love ya and God bless ..He is our healer

Bless you, loving, for your faith in the Lord for healing. Thank you for sharing.

my heart and love go out to you all.....i admire your bravery..but most of all thank you for being so brave and talking about these issues...yes man has destroyed your life...but..our lord has come to heal..and deliver us... He can cause us to begin to live again ...we have to fight our thoughts and feelings with the word of God..we have to be strong in doing that..it is not easy and some days are worse than others....we are here to stand strong with you and for you...in the power of His might..not in ourselves, i am here for you all, just e-mail me or pm me and we can talk further...

lily?
i admire you so much..you take all the time you need my dear.....you are loved and sheltered under His wings...it is not easy to speak it out..cause it hurts..may time the memories and feelings all come back..but it is part of the healing...thank you lovingjesus .. the word brings life and healing ..God bless you both