Silent Prayers
Have you ever cried so hard you wondered if the tears would ever end? Have you looked up at the sky and began to wonder "Where is God"? Have your tears ever feel from your eyes, circled your cheeks and met at your chin to only drop on your chest? Do you remember the days when you just wanted to die? How about this, have you ever looked in the face of your child and realized how much they needed you so giving up was not an option?
Emotions like this (and more) are quite common to everyone, not just domestic abuse victims and survivors. While my audience here is directed to domestic abuse victims and survivors - anyone who has known of a broken heart can relate.
I may seem insensitive to extended dialogue - BUT - rehearsing pain does not change the intense nature of the pain. Sometimes hearing YOURSELF repeat what "Happened" is as damaging as the day it occurred. To hear your own voice even play the details of your pain can be excruciating. Not to say that talking is not healing - because here on "Deborah's Freedom" I frequently "open up" but the purpose is to just let YOU know I understand and I can relate. I know I have healed because saying, hearing or speaking of my horrible journey does not make me cry anymore. I no longer wish the worst on my abuser - over time, I have even learned how to PRAY for him.. I no longer regret what happened. It was a part of my struggle. It was a part of MY journey.
By email, many of you have confided in me - and I am honored. You have a listening ear with me - and please know, "Deborah's Freedom" - *ME PERSONALLY* - i pray for you all personally and collectively. Count on it!
While you are healing - people may not "understand" you.... but that is okay.... it is not their struggle..... it is not their journey.
My life is unfolding at an exponential rate. God is expanding my territory and I understand that people need a "safe place" to feel like they are understood... I mean "really" understood. People with "more degrees than a thermometer" have written self-help books and offer great content - sometimes at the expense of not even experiencing what they wrote at all - it is through the window of someone who tasted their own salty tears. There are others who have the same vision as myself - and I hope victims of domestic abuse and broken hearts embrace them - you see, I am not foolish enough to believe I am the "only" survivor. I celebrate anyone who steps out of their comfort zone - particularly if the ultimate goal is to heal someone else.
Since my foundation for existing is in God - I must remind you of this.... your tears mean something to God. God hold your tears in a vial. Not one tear you have cried been in vain. Tears are "LIQUID PRAYERS". Though you may have had to moan, though you may have to turn your pillow over and over as you soak it with your tears, just know God knows the words that your heart cannot say.
"Deborah's Freedom" is my once silent prayer that is now my public testimony!
"Deborah's Freedom" is YOUR freedom too.
Emotions like this (and more) are quite common to everyone, not just domestic abuse victims and survivors. While my audience here is directed to domestic abuse victims and survivors - anyone who has known of a broken heart can relate.
I may seem insensitive to extended dialogue - BUT - rehearsing pain does not change the intense nature of the pain. Sometimes hearing YOURSELF repeat what "Happened" is as damaging as the day it occurred. To hear your own voice even play the details of your pain can be excruciating. Not to say that talking is not healing - because here on "Deborah's Freedom" I frequently "open up" but the purpose is to just let YOU know I understand and I can relate. I know I have healed because saying, hearing or speaking of my horrible journey does not make me cry anymore. I no longer wish the worst on my abuser - over time, I have even learned how to PRAY for him.. I no longer regret what happened. It was a part of my struggle. It was a part of MY journey.
By email, many of you have confided in me - and I am honored. You have a listening ear with me - and please know, "Deborah's Freedom" - *ME PERSONALLY* - i pray for you all personally and collectively. Count on it!
While you are healing - people may not "understand" you.... but that is okay.... it is not their struggle..... it is not their journey.
My life is unfolding at an exponential rate. God is expanding my territory and I understand that people need a "safe place" to feel like they are understood... I mean "really" understood. People with "more degrees than a thermometer" have written self-help books and offer great content - sometimes at the expense of not even experiencing what they wrote at all - it is through the window of someone who tasted their own salty tears. There are others who have the same vision as myself - and I hope victims of domestic abuse and broken hearts embrace them - you see, I am not foolish enough to believe I am the "only" survivor. I celebrate anyone who steps out of their comfort zone - particularly if the ultimate goal is to heal someone else.
Since my foundation for existing is in God - I must remind you of this.... your tears mean something to God. God hold your tears in a vial. Not one tear you have cried been in vain. Tears are "LIQUID PRAYERS". Though you may have had to moan, though you may have to turn your pillow over and over as you soak it with your tears, just know God knows the words that your heart cannot say.
"Deborah's Freedom" is my once silent prayer that is now my public testimony!
"Deborah's Freedom" is YOUR freedom too.
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