Glad you have found a counselor that can help you. It’s time Debbie in your life to be set free from this abuse you got at such a young age…You got this! Praying God gives you the peace you deserve…🙏❤️ Reply
Debbie – I too am in therapy on a regular basis and it, along with God, gets me through. I was in an abusive relationship when I was in my mid-20’s. I have no doubt if I hadn’t left when I did I wouldn’t be here today. It was a Bible verse that I saw on a friends mantle that finally gave me the courage to leave. Phil. 4:13 For 12 years my brain kept all that hurt tucked away until it finally surfaced. I was on a plane and had my first of many anxiety attacks. That’s when my intense therapy of 2 1/2 years began. I went through EMDR and as hard as it was it finally helped break my cycle of flashbacks and constant anxiety and being robbed of living. It is by the grace of God that I’m alive. I’ve begun to speak publicly about my journey hoping it will give someone else the courage to seek help. I’m now 61 and still have those moments of anxiety but I’m able to cope with it much better. I also found myself praying for my abuser one Sunday in church. That was a God thing because I certainly never would’ve prayed for him. That has helped my healing even more. Thank you for sharing your life with us, the good and the bad. May you continue to move forward and life each day to its fullest. May you be blessed. And thank you for listening. We are not alone. 🌻🌻🌻🌻 Reply
Kathy, (((hugs))) to you. I HOPE that you continue to heal too. No, we are not alone and many of us come from a generation of “don’t talk don’t tell.” Some still feel that is best but, I do not. I will never ever name my abuser’s never. I’m not here to expose anyone, or hurt anyone, there has been enough of that inside of me for over 4 decades. We have the right to speak out and share how hard it was on us, mentally, emotionally, in relationships, with ourselves, it affected me in so many ways that I did not even see until the past year. So, I am speaking out for myself and other women. God bless you. Love, Debbie Reply
Debbie – Thank you again for sharing your journey with us…..and thanks for listening. Hope the sun is shining on you today! Reply
Kathy, yes we do have Sun here today, thank you, Lord. It is cold as blazes but I can take it when the sun is out. Have a wonderful weekend. I am a good listener, so anytime! I love to hear people’s stories, and always willing to pray for anyone in need. Love, Debbie
Oh sweet friend, my heart hurts for that little girl who was so trapped! Praise God, HE has lead you to such a wonderful counselor! You are so brave in diving into the situations that haunted you so! I am so proud and thankful that you are getting so much help! And you are loving yourself as you were to meant to do!! Put your arms around yourself and that’s me hugging you!!💐❤️Love you and sending sweet blessings your way! Reply
Susan, I love you and your spirit, I have no doubts that if you and I loved close we would be friends, sisters. Have an awesome afternoon. For me, it had to come to the surface then I had to digest it piece by piece to get PEACE for myself and as I said, love me for me and embrace that little girl that still lives within me. Love, Debbie Reply
Debbie, I’m pretty sure we would be close friends and sisters, too! Have a wonderful, peaceful night!😴❤️😇 Reply
I am feeling some of what you are describing and with the Lord, I am able to figure it out. I have to get into those lonely quiet times to really hear him through his word. Praying for you! God has got you! <3 Reply
Gina, I understand and the Lord has been working on me for years. I had buried these things so deep that as I said on a conscious level all I knew in my heart was something was wrong. With the therapy, God was able to slowly let things come to the surface. I was sick to my stomach the first flashbacks that came to me pulling over on the side of the interstate to throw up. At first, I thought I do not want to know more, but, I really did. That wonderful therapist retired and for years it was God and me. Until I found this lady and she has truly helped me to put into perspective what was started with the other therapist that was ready to retire 4 years before she started with me and stayed for me. Hang in there with God, therapy is not for everyone but, for me, it has been a Godsend. Have a sweet afternoon. Love, Debbie Reply
God is good – you are ever to blame for what happened to you, only for your reactions. You are beautiful, loved and worthy Reply
Barbara, you are right I was a baby really until I was 12 this went on and I was not to blame for what happened or how I handled it. A child has no idea how to deal with that most adults do not. Shame, sadness, fear, anxiety, even PTSD come to mind for many that have faced this and had to live with it and was told do not talk do not tell. Have a blessed afternoon. Love, Debbie Reply
You can never go wrong with Christ in your life, so glad you have the good Lord in your life and whatever other help that is needed. I really believe that you are on your way to a very good life. Keep at it, and keep your faith in God who can cure it all and bring good things to your life if you just ask. You are on my prayer list. Reply
Barbara, took me years to get here, but, I knew I needed some guidance, one on one. She has turned out to be a positive decision for me. She doesn’t let me off the hook, she doesn’t allow me to be critical of myself without examining why, etc. So, I’ve learned somethings about myself that are all positive. Have a blessed evening. Love, Debbie Reply
So glad you have made it to the other side and have shaken off the shame and self-doubt that have held you down for so many yezrs. You are a good and loving person who gives of herself every day. Thanking God for lifting you up; may Be continue to bless your journey. Reply
Oh, Debbie, I am so proud of you and for you. God in you the hope of glory! We have so many promises from our God that we can claim and I am so thankful. You are in my prayers daily. You just keep on letting us know how God is helping you and we will continue to lift you up in prayer. Reply