Abuse Journal

Wisdom to Overcome Childhood Adversity

Throughout my healing journey, I have learned that even in the darkest moments, a small glimmer of hope can break through—especially when fear and memories of abuse feel overwhelming.

There were times when fear clouded my judgment and shaped my decisions. The weight of past trauma left me feeling lost, consumed by sadness, guilt, and shame. I often withdrew from others, hiding from those who caused harm and isolating myself as a way to cope. The emotional pain felt endless, like a constant punishment I could not escape.

Although stepping out of the darkness and facing adversity felt daunting, it was possible. Along the healing journey, you meet people who offer support, guidance, and wisdom, illuminating a path toward healing and freedom.

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  • The Lesson Learned By Being Wrong

    Admitting your wrong can be difficult, mainly when your own words speak the truth back to you. But being wrong is not bad if you learn a lesson.

    I wrote a letter to a friend in June 2018.

    I opened a saved copy yesterday to reread the contents, and the words of truth spoke to my heart. I’ve been doing the same thing, going in the wrong direction. 

    I filled my mind with speculations and theories and searched to explain past suffering and this dark and sinful world. The very things I’ve consumed drive a wedge between Christ and me.

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  • Humbling Lesson Learned About Being an Abuse Victim

    Dear Reader,

    I started writing after a powerful realization about the abuse I had faced for years. I experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, which clouded my thinking. My spirit was restless, and my heart was filled with fear.

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  • The Danger of Keeping Family Secrets

    After years of suffering, I learned that keeping secrets from the public eye was a grave weakness. Secrets prevent you from moving forward in life.

    My Father spoke in riddles, making you think one minute and confusing you the next.

    Like the baffling statement, “You can’t start life with a broken garden hoe,” made days before my wedding, it confused me for twenty-eight years.

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