Tag Archives: tears

Memorial Day Tribute

May 30, 2016

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I cannot visit your graves this year; Your lives which ended so I could stay here. A price that was paid like Christ on the cross, Most never realizing how much it has cost. But, in my heart you’ll always stay kindred Spirits, souls find their way. My tears, unashamed, freely fall may we remember […]

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Purpose

March 5, 2016

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Myself, I have picked up off the floor Anguish and torture, you’ll have me no more Twisting and writhing, my soul you kept Until nearly I drown… Finally, I leapt. Soul Seeds… Somebody, somewhere is depending on you to do what God has called you to do. Never forget that.

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The Power of a Testimony

February 16, 2016

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This is why I will continue to write. This is why I speak. This is why I must finish my book. This is the only reason I am so willing to put it all out there… For you to hear, to see, to feel. This is my story yet, once told it becomes His story, which […]

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To Wound Thyself

April 7, 2014

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How many wounds are self inflicted How many days spent in self hatred? How much time wasted in hibernation Or wallowing in a dark depression? Despair Deprivation Devastation Desperation… Are you dying inside instead of living Do you feel lost in this world or un-forgiven? Do resentment and bitterness habituate your life Or perhaps you have […]

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Scars are Beautiful

January 8, 2014

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Do not tell me I am beautiful If my scars you have not seen… The scars on my arms and legs From being stabbed and cut with blades, The scars on my back from being whipped, Or the scars across my stomach from being sick Do not tell me I am beautiful Not until you […]

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Say Good-bye

September 6, 2013

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Am I not worthy of your tears Of saying good-bye after all these years Will you not miss me when I am gone A void in your life, where once was a song The deepest darkest of my days Stole the light and sunshine rays Faith be lost – Hell be found Shadows cloud the […]

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Shattered

May 4, 2013

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Estimated read time:  25 minutes Shattered Part 1 “Well, you could just go to one of those runaway shelters for teens,” she offers neutrally, as if just making a simple weather observation on a beautiful day. “What!?” I practically scream. “Another shelter? Mom, are you serious!? What the hell’s wrong with you?” I can’t calm […]

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The Evil Conductor

April 19, 2013

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My humanity became your playground My heart the strings you played My emotions your only amusement In a game you loved to play.

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Lord, Don’t Let Me Quit!

January 30, 2013

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I am tired and nearly spent I give my all – 100% It’s never enough May it be worth it. I feel so weak I’m on my knees I need your strength Lord, help me please. I cry out – Anguish and despair I believe You Not Satan’s snares.

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You Think You Won

May 3, 2012

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You’re not sorry for things you say Words like daggers, you curse my name You’re not sorry for things you do The pain you cause – I’m black and blue. Does hell exist? You’re the proof! For, I know Satan because of you. So, I am grateful our paths have crossed My faith increased – […]

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About This Website

April 18, 2012

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Please click on the links to learn what this site is about. I Am Not A Victim, I Am A Survivor! ~ First and foremost, I will have you know that I am a survivor and a Christian. Secondly, I will share that I have been a victim of most types of abuse: childhood abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, […]

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“It’s Friday…But Sunday’s Coming!”

April 15, 2012

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