Abuse Journal

Author: L.M. Carleton

  • How to Stop the Epidemic of Violence in Communities

    Many are asking how to stop violence in schools and communities.

    I believe society will not find answers by focusing on violence. Nor resolutions by imposing laws that provide temporary relief and appear to fix the situation. 

    They’re a band-aid solution for a more significant problem. 

    The problem is within the heart of humanity; it is something people don’t talk about or acknowledge. Society will not find a remedy for it through human-made solutions.

    To find the answer, you must understand how humanity got into this condition and what needs to happen to stop the epidemic of violence.

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  • Living in Fear is a Trap

    When I look back over my 52-year life, one thing stands out the most: I’ve spent a good share of it “living in fear.”

    I lived in fear of an abusive husband finding me in fear of judgment, having run away, leaving my two children behind. And the fear of what others thought about me. In other words, “fear” consumed my thoughts and held me captive in darkness.

    The grace of God has enabled me to accept Jesus Christ as my savior. Over the years, the Word of God has transformed my dysfunctional mind and given me a new life in Christ.

    That “fear” is gone, and “FAITH” in our Creator, God, who loves us, took its place in my heart.

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  • Healing the Heart After Domestic Violence

    Healing the heart of Domestic Violence means recognizing who you have become as a child or as you enter the situation.

    Acknowledging the past and recent experiences in life are reflected outward through actions and reactions.

    The personal choices you made in life.

    It’s two people crushed in spirit.

    I’m a 20+ year survivor of Domestic Violence. It took years to heal in mind and spirit. I praise God, and he never left nor forsaken me. God’s love and strength have seen me through the toughest of times.

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