Abuse Journal

Wisdom to Overcome Childhood Adversity

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.

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  • Understanding Forgiveness: How It Helps You Move Forward In Life

    Forgiveness for those who have wronged you in the past is essential to your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being and allows you to move forward in life.

    I forgive you; it is easy to say but immensely more challenging to do. – To stop blaming and grant forgiveness. – To let go of anger, bitterness, and grudges.

    Problems originating in the past “unknowingly” often force their way into current situations. Unresolved issues reinforce dormant wounds and the need to blame others and not grant forgiveness.

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  • Helpful Ways to Overcome Forgiveness And Reconciliation

    As flawed humans, we avoid forgiveness and reconciliation like the plague. We are reluctant to forgive offenders of wrongdoing and fear admitting a bad mistake, poor decisions, or judgment.

    Mainly when your choices cause others pain and anguish.

    Their judgment can be harsh and opinions downright demoralizing. Their reaction can lower your spirits and leave you in a more downtrodden and oppressed state.

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  • Lost in Darkness a Poem

    Lost in Darkness is a Poem by L.M. Carleton

    Walking in darkness, lost and confused.
    Aimless drifting, chaotic, and turbulent.

    Blinded sight, choosing moral wrong.
    Living conditions, difficult and bleak.

    Broken spirit violated and disregarded.
    Heartsick, suffering, and desperate.

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