Category Archives: Scripture

Tempting Fate

Others have impressed many restrictions on my freedom since I moved back into my home. I am supposed to have an escort when coming or going from my house, especially at night. I need to call and report in to … Continue reading

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Excessive Exhaustion

To sleep, perchance to dream. ~Shakespeare, from Hamlet Being in a constant state of running is not good for anyone. It is definitely not good for someone in recovery. A few days after returning to my home, I went to … Continue reading

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Flasback of Being Laid Bare

~WARNING~…may be triggering The flashback. Intense fear. Afraid to allow the memory to surface. Paralyzed to dissociation, extreme nausea, and labored breathing ? My mind tries to protect me and my body still breaks out in physical pain; a biological response … Continue reading

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Unintentional Arrow of Irritability

Irritated! That is what can happen to me after having bad flashbacks, I become so irritable about everything! I believe it comes from a resurgence of anger at the rapist whom I cannot take it out on, after all I … Continue reading

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Real Me…

…to be or not to be? (Natilie Grant ~ The Real Me) Psalm 17:15 (NKJV) reads:      As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;          I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness. In a devotional … Continue reading

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