October 2015
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Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted…
Manifesto of the Brave and Brokenhearted. by Brene Brown There is no greater threat to the critics and cynics and fearmongers Than those of us who are willing to fall Because we have learned how to rise With… Continue reading
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It is so.
On Evelyn's blog, http://travelingev.com/2015/10/repressed-memories-of-sexual-abuse/ I was told I was "Insulting". It came as a surprise; but not so much. I had to look up the word "Insult" to see if my intentions fit the definition. "Speak to or treat with… Continue reading
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Seem kinder….
Why do I feel invited and wanted; when a blog post talks about abuse within the families of the FALC? Why do I feel they want to hear what those of us who have been abused, have to say. Words… Continue reading
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Too Much to Lose.
What I should have known, but didn't, is that a person will only hear, if he has nothing to lose. It isn't the power of our words, nor the facts of reality; but literally how what we say impacts their… Continue reading
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From Whence I Came.
From "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert… "Motives" "Oh, and here's another thing: You are not required to save the world with your creativity." "Your art not only doesn't have to be original, in other words; it doesn't have to be… Continue reading
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The Child in Me.
Isn't it so telling, that there are two sides, when we speak about abuse within the families of a strict religion? From a church community whose lives portray high morals and values and yet, when it comes to 'breaking… Continue reading
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Bring a Child Peace
Each time the topic of sexual abuse arises within families of the FALC (first apostolic lutheran church), the first line of defense is "the church isn't to blame for the failings of individuals"… It is like they can't bear to have their church… Continue reading
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What Is and What Was.
"In order to forgive, something has to die"…Brene Brown, speaking with Oprah. I agree with this. The forgiveness I was taught, was that IF you forgave someone, then nothing changed. It kept reality the same. Like, the Sin never happened;… Continue reading
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In Charge of Me.
"Relax, you are not in charge" was the thought that arose in Yoga today…as my left hip joint felt like it was strung way way too tight. As I stayed in a posture, I could almost feel the constricted joint…and… Continue reading
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Care the most.
Just living your life, often is very hard. And harder still if you are a recovering Co-Dependent. What I fail to know about myself, is where I am attached, until another person's life choices are not mine. And, I… Continue reading
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