Most of us experiencing trauma from betrayal are in the “waiting phase”. In fact, many of us wonder if we’ll ever get out. We wait for a spouse to accept responsibility. We wait for an apology, for an expression of empathy, or for God to …
Read MoreLiving Loved
Are we living like we are loved? 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 I am not diminishing any pain you are experiencing. I know it’s real. Sometimes we need a reminder—because the enemy seizes EVERY opportunity to snatch truth 📖 away. His mission is to deceive, steal, kill, and destroy! …
Read MoreWhat DO YOU believe?
“Live what you believe. Make your whole life your art.” Sue Bender So, what DO YOU believe? Do you believe nothing can separate you from God’s love? If you do, does your life reflect evidence of this belief? If you don’t believe it, then whose …
Read MoreGet Your Voice Back
Sharing your story and what’s on your heart ensures you know you have a voice. If you feel confused, lost, or uncertain, attending a group specifically for those experiencing trauma from betrayal can help. Whatever you’re feeling is normal, valid and real. Contact me if …
Read MoreWhat Do You See?
You know the little unwanted fuzzies that show up on sweaters? I was an adult in my 20’s before I realized plooshees were not part of the English language! It must have Dutch origin, because “plooshee” was common verbiage in my family. Very often, we …
Read MoreStay on Trail
If God were in to backpacking, “Stay on Trail” would probably be something He’d say. But sometimes we get lost, veering off the path, thinking our way is better than God’s. How do we know the right way? What decisions to choose—to remain in His …
Read MoreAs Surely as the Sun Rises
It’s difficult being on the receiving end of betrayal, but have you ever thought Jesus is wanting to draw you closer to Him—to trust Him more? Beauty from ashes. Refined by fire. Blessings in disguise. Experiencing betrayal is never, ever what we wanted. A dissolved …
Read MoreVindication
Women experiencing trauma from betrayal can relate to David in Psalm 26:1 where he asks for vindication. David walked in integrity and trusted the Lord without wavering. He asked for God to try him, to test his heart and mind. In verse four he goes …
Read MoreRemember the Victories
Quite often on our healing journeys, we fail to remember the little victories along the way. The signs of proof commemorating how far we’ve actually come. For years I’ve had a sixth sense near the anniversary date of my discovery day—the day I thought my …
Read MoreYAHWEH Breathing
Deep breathing helps ground us when we feel anxious or triggered. Reciting scripture verses that calm and encourage (while breathing deeply) helps calm me. Recently, in The Breathing Room with Elizabeth Maxon (on my weekly zoom), we viewed a Richard Rohr video on YAHWEH, …
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