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abuse and the process of healing
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Abuse of any kind isn't pretty.
(Some scenes exhibit abuse.)
Brooke Davis - How To Break A Heart - YouTube(Some scenes exhibit abuse.)
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It is difficult to understand how we fit into God's plan when we are abused. I think any kind of abuse leaves us asking the question 'why?'. This is something I've asked God when dealing with my family and other people in my life. Why when I try to be so good, loving and honest with people have I been treated like this? Why do they show so much potential in caring and understanding one minute, then turn around and the next minute they become so very toxic? I can reason this out in my mind with theory but not in my heart. My heart doesn't understand why someone would choose this over another way of living....a more happy, honest, loving, peaceful way. It can be very hard to understand why God in all his wisdom and power allows these sins to occur against us. Now I can understand deeper theology and I'm happy for it. I also understand how my life experiences have made me what I am today. We can heal but yes, the question why does come up for me in these situations as it does with everyone else I know who has experienced abuse and injustice. I think praying and drawing to God are good during these times and being around people who understand and validate our feelings. Over time we gain more insight and see how God has a plan and is working in not only our lives but the lives of the people around us.
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I have a question / issue to throw out for in the open. One thing that can be difficult is dealing with controlling people. Some times assumptions, demands, manipulation can get the better of us and we are caught off guard. I was interested in hearing some of the ways / responses others use to deal with this. Many times it's easier to think of what I should have said after the fact. So at times if there are recurring problems, I like having some planned responses on hand.
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i have appreciated getting into this thread.. i hope to read more of it during the next few days... this is something i have gone through and know i need to continue the healing process.
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I hope you feel at home here.You're welcome to post away or send me a private message.
Take care; you're valuable.
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cweinstein
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The question comes up for me too, why? I'm sure everyone who has gone through this asks herself that question, several times.
Everything I've been through, the good, and the bad, has made me what I am and who I am today. God has orchestrated the whole thing, and He knew what it would take for me to turn to Him and get saved.
A lot of times, the only way to prepare to help others is to first go through it yourself. God has a plan for me, and He has a plan for you too.
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Ah, I'm glad. Amazing how music can make up think about things from a different perspective.
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Yes, that's so very true. It can be hard to keep this in mind in the thick of it but remembering the times when I have seen how things have pulled together and the evidence of God's plan beyond what I can comprehend, it reminds me I'm not alone and that there is some rhyme and reason. I don't believe God is responsible for the sin and evil we experience at the hands of others but I think He allows things in our lives and in the long run we will overcome.
You're so very right.
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cweinstein
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Yes, that's so very true. It can be hard to keep this in mind in the thick of it but remembering the times when I have seen how things have pulled together and the evidence of God's plan beyond what I can comprehend, it reminds me I'm not alone and that there is some rhyme and reason. I don't believe God is responsible for the sin and evil we experience at the hands of others but I think He allows things in our lives and in the long run we will overcome.
Yes, it is hard to keep this in mind in the thick of it, and sometimes you don't see it at all until you are looking back on it from the outside.
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