Thoughts and Dreams and Hopes
"Crying is all right in its own way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later,
and then you still have to decide what to do." - C.S. Lewis
a blog by Andrea DiMaggio
My title refers to the story of Joseph. After years of hardship from being sold into slavery by his brothers, he was in a place of influence and position that saved, not only his brothers, but the people he helped to rule. It was meant for evil, but God meant it for good. In my own life, I can see that the pain and hurt I experienced as a kid have been redeemed.
I have been blessed beyond measure in the midst of personal struggles; most of which are all-too frequently documented here, I am almost sorry to say. I took a step of faith this month and started a back and forth communication which has culminated in the next part of my journey. I hope that in doing so, I will have given others the strength I've gained through my own healing.
If you don't mind, please visit this link, and comment if you feel led?
http://www.dailykos.com/blog/TreeClimbers/
And please visit the organization website as well?
http://tree-climbers.org/programs/for-victims-families/the-t...
Comments
No reason to say your sorry
Andrea, there is no reason to say your sorry for using this site to vent you frustrations and fears. Your doing so, and your stories have obviously from the comments you receive have helped many. What you do here is meant for good.
Your friend and admirer,
Rami
RAMI
Dear Little Sis,
Hi Drea,
Well, I was stressed again by your story and heartened by your work with your therapist and your little girl self. I'm still so very sorry about the terrible things that happened to you.
I think that the DailyKos/Tree Climbers site is awesome. Reading more about abuse is painful, but the site seems safe, welcoming and theraputic. I also like very much that it gives voice to liberal Christianity and other liberal causes.
Please hang in there; lots of Love,
Hugs and Bright Blessings,
Renee
I feel so privilaged to know you, Sis.
You're amazing strength has been an inspiration, and your support of me has been a strong tower of refuge.
Thank you for all you add here.
No matter your views on things...this is is really worth reading
Please take a look and feel free to get as moved as I was.
*Hugs 'Drea*
Bailey.
Bailey Summers
I didn't see...
I didn't see anything to apologize for in what I read. (Well for YOU to apologize for anyway)
That said, I can understand why you might feel sorrow both that the events you described happen (I can't see how you could feel otherwise) as well as feel sorrow that it was necessary to tell others about it - in hopes it might help.
This English language - using the word "sorry" to both express sorrow as well as to apologize... *sighs* I've found myself expressing sorrow that others have to go through painful things, in order to help me, and I've gotten told to NOT be sorry. I think we had a miss communication. I may have partially been apologizing, but I was also expressing my personal sorrow that the world is such a place as to make this journey difficult.
I'm thinking that your expression of sorrow was not really an apology to us (there's no need) but more a comment on your pain. We care for you, and accept the pain. Always remember that a pain (like unlike a joy) shared is lessened. (The joy is multiplied when shared!).
Blessings upon you. I hope that what you're doing there helps you and helps others!
Best wishes,
Annette