Soul Sisters

The Truth About Survivors

The Truth About Survivors
“I haven’t met a lady here who isn’t kind.”

This was a comment made by a sweet soul sister I met on Sunday morning, at the close of the Called to Peace Ministries He Makes All Things New Retreat.

Such profound truth.

For years, even decades, we were told that we were the problem.

We were mistreated, dishonored, abused, shamed and blamed.

But, the truth is that abusers choose victims because of their strengths, not their weaknesses.

Many of are servers.

Helpers.

Rescuers.

Healers.

Nurturers.

We are forgiving, empathetic, long-suffering, self-sacrificing, optimistic, compassionate, creative and resourceful.

Always hoping and waiting and praying.

Almost to the point of death.

I am so thankful for TRUTH.

TRUTH sets us FREE.

We are beloved.

Cherished.

Honored.

Chosen.

Wanted.

Anointed.

Equipped.

Empowered.

Enabled.

We are a mighty army, rising up.

We’ve come through the fire and we will keep carrying back buckets for those who are still engulfed in the flames.

If you are a woman who is rebuilding your life after abuse, join us on Facebook at Held & Healed. Our community is growing and we are getting ready to start a book club and planning our first annual retreat. 


My Story

 
Held & Healed.

I have always had a sense of Jesus' presence in my life and have felt held by Him.

Healed is what I will be when I meet Him face to face. 

The here and the now is the "&," as I am learning, healing, and growing every day.

I am a survivor of abuse of every kind, in childhood and adulthood.

In 2015, I was stricken with a mysterious and terrifying virus that "woke up" many other viruses in my body.

Since that time, I have been fiercely fighting for my healing and the healing of others.

I was also diagnosed with c-PTSD, as a result of lifelong trauma and abuse.

As I began to search for healing resources for myself, I knew that this journey wasn't just about me.

I created a group, Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse, which has grown to almost 4,000 members.

I launched the Held & Healed podcast which is a resource of resources. 

If you are a Christian woman who is rebuilding your life after abuse, I invite you to join me on this healing journey. 

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