When we were abused as children, our sense of safety and security was stripped away from us. As a result, survivors often struggle with a persistent sense of insecurity, no matter how accomplished or successful they are in other areas. Often it is not a question of physical safety, but spiritual and emotional. There are nagging questions: Do I really belong here? Is there someone I trust who is going to betray me? Will I ever feel confident enough to truly relax?      

The fact that we live in a dangerous and uncertain world heightens this insecurity. There are people we can trust, though. As we learn to open up (carefully) to others we can also work on reminding ourselves that our true safety lies in God, our Rock and our Redeemer. Nothing can make our Creator stop loving us, or separate us from God’s love. We are eternally safe with the Lord, and when we hold that fact in our hearts it will make a difference in our other relationships.

Maybe it’s never been safe before but we can gradually learn to be so well-protected by God that we can afford to be open to others. Please, always, feel free to email me with your thoughts and questions (Mary.Brown@SilenceBrokenNow.org).

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