Monday, September 19, 2011

Life Can Be Hard


If there is one thing I am sure of it is life can be hard.  There are things that happen to each of us that are hurtful, unfair, and even criminal. I wonder who I would be if I had not faced so much adversity. I consider myself a kind and loving person. I admit that I can be guarded  and not the most trusting individual.

Child abuse is one of the most horrific things that can happen to a child. The person is forever changed. How damaged am I? I don't know that words can express the damage that has been done. I have seen and read others stories and they seem to have totally healed. I have read others who are more deeply effected than myself. Yet I know that it effects my entire being and myself worth almost daily. Yes I have healed some. I want to reach out to those that wounds are still raw and opened.

 What keeps me going? A hope for a better tomorrow. My faith in God that total healing and restoration will one day be mine. Not only for myself but for all that have suffered at the hands of an abuser. Some day we will see things clearly without the tint of this earthly pain. I am convinced that this story is not over yet and I will help other through tremendous losses.

I chose life and hope.

6 comments:

A Mother Always said...

Amen to that prayer Wanda.
May Peace find us soon.

Raine said...

Wanda you are an amazing woman. You have made it through horrifc things and you have kept your humanity. I believe it will get better for you

Chatty Crone said...

You can do it Wanda - one day at a time. sandie

Just Be Real said...

Encouraged by your hope Wanda. Blessings.

Nikki (Sarah) said...

Yes to what you said here Wanda....and somehow those of us who almost didn't make it come out stronger, kinder and willing to walk the road with others. Keep on shining.

Anonymous said...

Life and hope, my dear.