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Teófilo de Jesús's avatar

The road is very similar to the one whose abuser was a parent.

Thank you for giving us words for the experience.

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Jenny duBay's avatar

Yes, it absolutely is!!! May God bless you!

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Teófilo de Jesús's avatar

Thank you Jenny. I invite you to subscribe and read my pre-draft memoirs - or just read them - to find out my own experience. Thank you, and may the Lord continue to bless you richly.

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Jenny duBay's avatar

I'll definitely do that! I get so busy that I tend to forget to read things that I really want to read, so I'll subscribe. That way I'll get reminders. I look forward to it, and may the Lord continue to engulf you in His love!

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Teófilo de Jesús's avatar

Excellent Jenny. Review the Archive and you’ll see the relevant titles. Thank you kindly. 😇🤗

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Kathleen's avatar

I don't know what to say this has touched me to the core of my being! Thank you though. I needed to hear it!

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Fr. Scott Bailey, C.Ss.R.'s avatar

I didn’t suffer domestic abuse in the common understanding of the word. Mine was at the hands of religious superiors. I am hiding in the cleft in the rock and my beloved is calling to me, yet I can’t leave my safe place…..not yet.

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Jenny duBay's avatar

That's definitely domestic abuse -- my heart goes out to you. Keep on hiding in that safe place. Jesus will lead you and guide you when it's right for you to leave the cleft. For now, rest and heal in the cleft of the Rock, safe where you need to be in this present moment. Jesus is still there.

"For He will hide me in His shelter

in the day of trouble;

He will conceal me under the cover of His tent."

(Psalm 27:5)

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