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.
Living an abundant life is out of reach for people suffering in the darkness. Lost in darkness with adverse conditions, you become fearful, enslaved, and oppressed.
Life becomes discouraging; you lose hope, give up, and stop progressing.
I understand, after suffering in darkness for over twenty years.
I know how it feels to search for an abundant life endlessly.
To walk in circles and repeat dysfunctional patterns of behavior.
I became discouraged and almost gave up hope, too.
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