Healing for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse

Helping survivors understand abuse, begin healing, and find lasting hope through biblical wisdom and God’s grace.

Childhood abuse can leave wounds that follow us long after childhood ends. Fear, shame, and painful memories often shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Yet our past does not have to determine our future.

I know this journey because I have walked it myself.

Abuse Journal is a faith-based resource created to help adult survivors of childhood abuse and domestic violence understand abuse, begin healing, and discover lasting hope through God’s grace.

Whether you are searching for answers, taking your first steps toward healing, or growing deeper in your faith, I hope you find encouragement, wisdom, and hope here.

  • 10 Reasons Why Relationships Fail

    Have you ever been in a relationship that ended in heartbreak? If so, did you take time afterward to reflect on “why relationships fail?” I’m talking about digging deep inside all the uncomfortable moments—all those moments of feeling unloved, lonely, frustrated, and heartbroken. To move forward, reflect on and acknowledge “WHY” the relationship didn’t work. If you skip this step in the healing process, your next…

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  • 3 Ways to Leave Your Comfort Zone and Restore Your Life

    Leaving your comfort zone is the pathway to a better life. It challenges you to break past the boundaries of fear and gain the courage to seek a better life.  Living in an abusive marriage and an unhealthy relationship caused fear, anxiety, and emotional distress. Over time, I became trapped inside my comfort zone and stuck in a rut. The feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, skepticism,…

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  • How I Escaped an Abusive Relationship for Good

    This is a true story of how I escaped an abusive relationship for good. I was in my early twenties, and we were always on the run, moving from place to place. Like clockwork, I would find a new apartment every few months, and my husband would get us thrown out. He was addicted to Marijuana and spent what little money we had to purchase…

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  • Grieving the Death of a Loved One

    Grieving the death of a loved one is difficult, and the process is different for everyone. Some mourn for extended periods, while others recover from their loss and move forward. And some, like myself, build emotional walls to block the painful feelings altogether. No matter your circumstances. The Lord knows the pain you’re going through. He understands the inner turmoil and knows what’s troubling you.…

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