Midweek Motivation: You Can Do Hard Things
No matter what has happened in your life, no matter what anyone has done to you, and no matter what mistakes you have made, you
Trauma is a complicated issue, one that can be difficult to understand. While I have experienced the pain of sexual abuse and so consider that my area of “expertise,” I also speak from experience as someone who has endured other traumas including the grief of loss, cancer, and also other life threatening health issues.
Because of my background, I am able to easily empathize with others and can create for them a level of comfort and reassurance as they seek healing as well as answers to their difficult questions. I want you to know that I am here for you to walk alongside you – to answer any questions you might have and to encourage you – as you navigate the difficult journey of healing.
No matter what has happened in your life, no matter what anyone has done to you, and no matter what mistakes you have made, you
A woman recently told me that I should stop talking about issues such as Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández’s scandalous book, Mystical Passion. Her reasoning was
A few weeks ago, I commented that the work of Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, was
I read some of The Mystical Passion and found it nauseating. It’s sexually graphic, blasphemous, and completely inappropriate on so many levels. It would likely be especially triggering for any survivor of sexual abuse. It certainly was for me. I only got through a few portions before I felt physically ill and had to stop.
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I am a Catholic wife, homeschooling mother, and author. As the moderator of The Ruth Institute’s Advice From a Survivor Blog, my goal is to provide:
There truly is always hope! You can learn to live with the pain and not in it. It is possible to thrive rather than just survive.
Most of all, I want to bring you a message of hope – hope that healing is possible and that, no matter what you have suffered, achieving peace, healing, and freedom after trauma is possible.
You are not alone. We are building a community of people who want to speak out to provide encouragement to others. We’ll tackle your tough questions, and we’re committed to providing you with the tools to understand and build from there.
To submit your question, please provide the details below. Submissions work well at around 700 words or less.
We also provide an online platform for those who are ready to share their story. Yours might inspire others or help them avoid the same pain. Read other survivor stories (or submit your own) on our “Tell Ruth the Truth” blog.
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