Along the journey to overcome childhood adversity, I learned that even in the darkest moments, a glimmer of hope can break through—especially when fear of abuse is overwhelming.
I remember how fear traps you in darkness, how the trauma makes you feel lost and consumed with sadness, guilt, and shame. The emotional pain feels like an endless punishment that’s impossible to escape.
Although stepping out of the darkness and confronting adversity can feel daunting, it’s achievable with the wisdom that illuminates a path towards genuine healing and freedom.
Hello again!
It’s been two years since you’ve read a new reflective writing blog post on Abuse Journal. I must confess that reflecting on the past took a toll on my emotions.
I asked myself;
How far do you want to look back, how deep do you want to dig to uncover the moments in life that keep you downtrodden?
I stopped looking back on the most difficult time of my life, which was hard and nearly impossible.
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Love is action, not a feeling, and the actions of a man (or woman) tell you he (or she) loves you. Words can change on a whim, but his (or her) consistent actions of devotion and support tell you he (or she) loves you.
When a man’s (or woman’s) words always match his (or her) actions, and his (or her) actions always profess love for you, they won’t change daily; they are constant every day.
It’s difficult to see our blind spots when looking for a partner to share our lives with. Our longing for love overshadows our judgment and allows us to justify and accept the poor actions of a potential new partner.
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It’s hard to overcome the fear of exposing your abuse secrets, telling what happened (your story of abuse) when you’re fearful of an abuser, and carrying the burdens of guilt and shame.
You might feel scared to share your experiences of child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence because of anxiety. You could find yourself wondering what others think about you or your decisions.
It takes great courage to overcome fear, acknowledge what happened, and expose the secrets of abuse.
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