For faith leaders and other supporters of adult survivors of child sexual abuse
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.” (Jeremiah 17:7,8) It’s still August, and New Orleans is still baking in the summer sun. The plants that persist in this weather…
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 For gardeners in Louisiana, August is a time of patience and persistence. The sun scorches delicate young plants, it’s too hot and often too dry for all but the hardiest of native plants, and the promise of cool weather…
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” (Mary Anne Radmacher) Courage means not giving up, even though we may often feel like quitting. And for survivors, there are often many reasons to quit: Maybe the pain is too much. Maybe…
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