Trauma
You may not even realize it exists, but trauma may be part of your story. For some, it is a looming shadow that covers everything, for others, it only shows up periodically but is overwhelming in those moments. Whether a momentary event like a car wreck, or a constant experience of discomfort and shame, trauma seeks to hide and destroy your life. The silence of trauma is the killer, the secrets held of what has been done to you. You feel like it is all your fault, you are covered by fear and find yourself deeply guarded.
Speaking the truth of what you have experienced brings healing; being heard as you share your story offers strength, courage and hope. As you share, you cover darkness with light and expose the lies so their poison is diminished. Though life may feel like ashes, beauty may still come from them.