I constantly argued in my mind that I was too messed up to be able to help anyone. I could not even help myself; therefore, I did not feel like I could be of benefit to anyone else. Many of us are afraid of what others will think of us, afraid that we will cause more pain, afraid we will be rejected if we say the wrong thing. The enemy has us tightly bound in fear and imprisoned within ourselves.
There are many gifted and loving servants in place to minister to hurting people. We tell ourselves that there are already plenty of good people out there ministering about overcoming the effects of abuse. If people are not listening to other authors and ministers, why would they listen to me? This story may not be very different from others who have suffered from the effects of abuse. My story is more unique in how my family and I survived. It is a fervent prayer of mine that many others are able to find their release, and their victory over the victim mentality through Christ.
