Day 16 Avoid Isolation

          One thing that I struggled with during my journey is that I thought I was too much for people. I thought that no one really wanted to know how I was doing or how I felt. I knew that life was busy for most. It just felt easier to tell someone I was fine with a fake smile than to really delve into how I was truly doing. I also was embarrassed about my story. I felt shame. When my dear friend first noticed my bruises and figured out what was going on, I told her that I felt so ashamed. Now, looking back on the situation I realized that the Enemy used shame and isolation to leave me feeling stuck and paralyzed by my circumstances. I am so thankful for friends who did not give up me and who dropped by to check on me. I am grateful that they saw through my fake fines, and showed me that their was a path forward. So, whatever you are going through today, please know that you don't have to face it alone. If I can pray for you please leave your prayer request in the comments. Please reach out to your circle of friends, and let them know how you truly feel.



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  1. Tara UlrichOctober 16, 2019 at 9:54 AM

    So glad you got out.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsOctober 16, 2019 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you Tara! Me too. I am very thankful for my family and my circle of friends.

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  2. Anita OjedaOctober 17, 2019 at 11:27 AM

    I'm so sorry that you had to go through that. You share an important insight with us--the enemy wants us to feel worthless and ashamed so that we won't believe that Jesus loves us.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsOctober 17, 2019 at 6:24 PM

      Yes, that is a truth that I cling to that God has a purpose and a plan for my life that is bigger than whatever circumstances are going on in my life. Thank you for stopping by Anita!

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