I hated discipline. Every form of it. Until I learned that disciple is not punishment. Growing up we were punished for every slight infraction we made in my father’s kingdom. If you spoke or behaved inappropriately, a leather belt was waiting to connect with your raw skin. If you didn’t wash the dishes just rightContinue reading “Discipline, A Catalyst for Change”
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An Evil Persuasion
Abusers don’t come to you as evil, abusers come to you as good. Their persuasion is unmatched. I’ve met few individuals who call their abuser evil. Rather, they are persuaded to see the good in the person that harmed them. I’ve so often heard, “I think he was giving me the love I was lookingContinue reading “An Evil Persuasion”
Blood Thirsty
Society is too easy on abusers. They just are. These men and woman who rape and mangle the innocent – they know what they’re doing. They are calculated creatures who spend their time deceiving and changing the truth to fiction. Why is it so hard for folks to believe these abusers are fully aware ofContinue reading “Blood Thirsty”
Gracious Gratitude
I shouldn’t be who I am. That’s one of the kindness gifts my counselor gave to me. He believed in me, until I believed in myself. I am so very grateful for all the work I’ve put in to changing the destiny my parents offered me. It’s taken a lot of forgiveness. That forgiveness hasn’tContinue reading “Gracious Gratitude”
Discouraged and Discarded
I went to the police about the murder and they ultimately discarded the case when my father died. So, the accomplice gets off scot-free and ends his days on earth fulfilling his pleasures. I am so tired. I’m scared to try and resurrect this beast again but I’m going to try. I long to makeContinue reading “Discouraged and Discarded”
Discipline, A Catalyst for Change
I hated discipline. Every form of it. Until I learned that disciple is not punishment. Growing up we were punished for every slight infraction we made in my father’s kingdom. If you spoke or behaved inappropriately, a leather belt was waiting to connect to your raw skin. If you didn’t wash the dishes just rightContinue reading “Discipline, A Catalyst for Change”
The Calamity of a Fool
My father used to tell me the bible told us we weren’t supposed to call anyone a fool. Well, I’m pretty sure if someone acts foolish, they may be considered a fool. We lived in our house on Delaware Lane for the first four years of my life. My father had full reign to exerciseContinue reading “The Calamity of a Fool”
When Have I Been Shown Mercy?
Mercy is showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. Over 20 years ago, my family came as one unit and confronted my father about the incest in our family. After that meeting, my parents contacted the pastor of the church they attended and asked that heContinue reading “When Have I Been Shown Mercy?”
Hurt People Hurt People
Today is my brother’s birthday. I haven’t talked to my brother in so many years I’ve lost count. I sent him a letter years ago telling him I forgave him for raping me. I wrote that I understood coming from a household of incest, shit happens. I never heard back from him. I believe consciousContinue reading “Hurt People Hurt People”