Throughout my healing journey, I’ve learned that even in the most challenging times, a glimmer of hope can break through the darkness, even when the fear of abuse feels overwhelming.
I remember moments when fear clouded my thoughts and influenced my decisions. The weight of past trauma left me feeling lost, burdened by sadness, guilt, and shame. I often sought to hide from those who hurt me and isolated myself to escape difficult situations. The emotional pain feels like a never-ending punishment.
At times, I met individuals who provided support, offered guidance, and shared wisdom to illuminate the path to freedom. Although moving out of the darkness to overcome adversity felt overwhelming, it was possible.
I wrote this sincere “Open Letter to Parents” back in 2014. I was putting the broken pieces (called life) back together at the time. I was healing emotionally from child abuse and domestic violence and spiritually from years of living in darkness with fear.
Dear Parents,
I’m mad as Hell at you!
The life you prepared me for was filled with turmoil, anguish, and pain.
It sucked!
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This is a true story about a young boy who jumped down at a Christmas play and hid in fear from God underneath the Church Pew.
A cherished memory is the year we attended a Christmas play at the Methodist church in town. My son was around six years old, and his grandparents and I took him to see a performance about the birth of Jesus.
The best part was when the voice of God came over the loudspeakers.
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Humanity is like the blind, stumbling and groping in the darkness, unable to see a clear path forward due to a lack of wisdom, guidance, or understanding.
The light will shine when you decide to trust in Jesus Christ, seek God with all your heart, and walk in obedience to the Word of God.
The foundation of my life was not stable. It had immoral cracks and spiritual imperfections. I was misguided, led astray, and lacked the moral guidance needed for an abundant life.
Blindly traveling down the road of life, the pathway became utter darkness. I was distressed, inflicted with adversity, lived in fear, and struggled through the trials of life in anguish.
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