For faith leaders and other supporters of adult survivors of child sexual abuse
What is patience? It’s more than just waiting. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary says patience is the ability to accept obstacles or delays in a calm and self-possessed way; the ability to act with calm or restraint under provocation or strain; the ability to persevere over a long period of time despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity.…
Finally, let’s talk about the fear of God. There’s a lot of misunderstanding around that phrase. Please be careful how you use it. Yes, the Bible does say that we should fear God. But it doesn’t mean that we should be terrified of God like we’re terrified of someone who has abused us. That kind…
March 2026, Fear #3 Those of us who are survivors are often reluctant to get close to people. This has always been a challenge for me. I recognized my inability to be open to others but was shocked when I realized that it was rooted in fear, because adults I should have been able to…
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