Monthly Archives: November 2013
Moved by Mercy
The lyrics of “Moved by Mercy” are familiar for many abuse survivors. Nightmares are a part of PTSD and adults who were sexually abused as children are survivors of war to be certain. I can’t count how many times both night … Continue reading
The Strength of the Butterfly
Butterflies are an amazing symbol of the good on this journey of healing. Beauty is perhaps the most obvious and often referred to. They are also frequently associated with old things becoming new again. Butterflies seem so delicate and fragile so they are rarely … Continue reading
For Supportive Friends
For this Find-Out-Friday I wanted to help you find a way to thank your supportive friends. I share with you a compassionate and informative letter from a book written by Dr. Dan B Allender The Wounded Heart, Hope for Adult Victims … Continue reading
Beauty Will Rise
Steven Curtis Chapman wrote this incredible song out of the excruciating pain of losing his beloved daughter, Maria, to a freak accident. It is composed with the verse from Isaiah that I use for this website. I am sure he would … Continue reading
Volunteering to Relieve Suffering
suf·fer v. suf·fered, suf·fer·ing, suf·fers v.intr. 1. To feel pain or distress; sustain loss, injury, harm, or punishment. 2. To tolerate or endure evil, injury, pain, or death.3. To allow, especially by reason of indifference. Each day we must decide which … Continue reading