20 Apr 2014 6 Comments
in Easter, rape Tags: Christianity, crucifixion, Easter, God, Good Friday, holidays, hope, Jesus, rape survivors, resurrection, shame
Happy Easter everyone! This is probably a post more appropriate to Good Friday, but I’ve been very busy, so here it is today.
Easter is the holiest day of the year for Christians. It is a joyous day where we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the fact that he died for our sins. It is a day filled with hope and brimming with meaning. I believe that the true meaning of this event is unique to each person. More
13 Nov 2013 3 Comments
in Music, rape Tags: Contemporary Christian music, date rape, God, Matthew West, NaBloPoMo, rape, rape survivors, sexual assault, shame, support
© 2010 Matthew West, Sparrow Records
I’m just back from Wednesday night choir practice at the church, so I thought a song might be appropriate tonight. You know how I love the songs! This is another song from Matthew West, a great Contemporary Christian singer. What I love about his songs is that even non-Christians can find meaning and comfort in them. This one, “The Healing Has Begun,” has a very uplifting message. More
10 Jun 2013 2 Comments
in Quotes, rape, scripture Tags: date rape, emotions, God, isaiah, rape, rape survivors, sexual assault, shame, support, violence against women
A fellow survivor shared this verse with me. It gave me great comfort…permission to forget the shame.
Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame.
Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.
You will forget the shame of your youth.
Isaiah 54:4a
08 Jun 2013 8 Comments
in Art, Emotions, Music, rape, recovery Tags: christian bands, Contemporary Christian music, date rape, domestic abuse, domestic violence, emotions, God, grief, love, MercyMe, music, rape, rape survivors, sexual assault, support, violence against women
Yesterday was a particularly rough day.
I’ve been very misty-eyed this whole week dreading the upcoming Father’s Day…my first without a father. It seems everywhere I look there are ads for “great gifts to get Dad”, which bring me to tears every time. Then I got some very disappointing news at work and the whole building was in a foul temper. There were tears in every corner of the school. (Teacher tears, not students). The day went from bad to worse. For whatever reason, my students’ behaviors were exploding all around me (I teach low-income students with behavior disorders, not an easy task on the best of days. This was not the best of days). I ended the day with an altercation with an angry parent. More
17 Sep 2012 3 Comments
in Emotions, Music, rape, recovery Tags: domestic abuse, emotions, God, Juliet Turner, love, music, sexual assault, violence against women
This is one of my favorite songs. It makes me cry nearly every time. It could be about a broken-hearted lover, but I believe she’s singing to God. God makes all things new and He loves us even though we are bruised and battered. It’s called “Broken Things”, and it’s by Juliet Turner. She has such a clear and beautiful voice. Close your eyes and listen. And remember, even though our hearts have been down a long road, we are worthy of love. Truly.
P.S. I tried desperately to find an official video, but this is the best I could do.
One Woman 