Midweek Motivation – Acceptance: The First Step Towards Healing
When people ask me what the first step towards healing is, my answer is acceptance. Acceptance is necessary for anyone trying to come to terms with any kind of traumatic event. It is not only the first step towards healing but is also oftentimes the hardest. Before any healing can take place, you need to be […]
LIFE AFTER TRAUMA: Healing Doesn’t Mean No More Bad Days
by Faith Hakesley I recently received this message and question from a survivor of sexual abuse: I experienced tremendous trauma (including sexual abuse and bullying) while growing up and I have done everything I could to heal from it. I’ve gotten therapy, spiritual counseling, and done whatever work I needed to do in order to […]