Hello friends, Today I am sharing a letter with you that I wrote a few days ago. It is perhaps the most vulnerable thing I have shared “publicly.” My prayer is that it can be a help and that in the end, you may find yourself less alone in navigating this thing we call life. Much love, and thank you for reading.
Julie, this was amazing to read. I, too, spent a decade acting out from a place of deep pain after a similar experience and not understanding the connection. The shame was harder to carry than the memory of the event, and once someone said something similar to "of course you did," I felt the same release...before myself, people, and most importantly, God. Thank you for sharing!
Oh, Julie. I'm so grateful for what you've shared here, knowing it was anything but easy. And, once again, you've ministered to my heart in ways you couldn't have imagined.
You have undoubtedly just left a key that will unlock the door to a hellacious prison cell for many others for years to come. So incredibly proud of you!
Julie, this was amazing to read. I, too, spent a decade acting out from a place of deep pain after a similar experience and not understanding the connection. The shame was harder to carry than the memory of the event, and once someone said something similar to "of course you did," I felt the same release...before myself, people, and most importantly, God. Thank you for sharing!
Oh, Julie. I'm so grateful for what you've shared here, knowing it was anything but easy. And, once again, you've ministered to my heart in ways you couldn't have imagined.
What a gift … this story-sharing is such a gift …
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story!
You have undoubtedly just left a key that will unlock the door to a hellacious prison cell for many others for years to come. So incredibly proud of you!
Blessed by your transparency, honesty and sharing hard, intimate details. May God grant the same peace and grace to all who read this.