Life After Abuse: Will you ever get over it?

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At times, it seems as though the abuse you have been through will always dominate your life. But it isn't usually so. Over time, it becomes a small part of who you are. You will build on experiences and the past abuse will become less and less dominant. The pain and confusion fades.

It is going to affect you for a while. You have had emotional and situational losses. Don't worry about a timetable for recovery. Be kind to yourself and heal in your own time.

You may have had a loss of trust by someone you love. The betrayal is profound and healing may be a long process.

Some people seek counseling. It can be very helpful to make sense of the pain and conflicting emotions. You can also contact your local shelter. The Department of Children and Family Services should have a list of local shelters. They may have a support group for people just like you who are healing.

Spend some time rediscovering yourself. Reconnect with friends and family. Enjoy your freedom to spend your time doing what you enjoy.

Above all else, share your pain with the Lord. Turn to Him. Give Him all your fear, doubt, anger, and pain. Trust in Him to deliver you. You are God's child and He loves you more than you could ever imagine.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. Isaiah 26:4,5

God bless and protect all of you.



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Thank you, flute---for the words of comfort, encouragement and Godly wisdom.

We can learn things of value from one another.

Your sister in Christ---


PAMELA