Picking Up the Pieces and Moving On
By John Woods, Survivor of Religious Abuse
About the only thing that I have retained from the past is my belief in a Higher Power, a Divine Source that guides and provides, that watches over all of us with nothing but pure love. Out of habit, I still call this presence God, but find myself addressing it more and more as Divine Spirit. I have indulged in a life long interest in Angels and have been learning more about each of them, as well as the Archangels, and how each of them play a role in my life. I have long believed that there are “angels on this earth, masquerading as humans” who are in just the right place and right time in my life. I have even started acknowledging and learning about the “realms of the faeries.”
I have also found that interacting with others who have been through the same journey as I have emerged from, is helpful to both me and to those who are just beginning their way out. I have met some awesome people, and their stories and support have been invaluable.
I will continue to share stories about those who cause hurt and pain by invoking their beliefs upon others. While I try to respect the paths of all, that doesn’t mean I will sit back and not protect those who are persecuted.
I will also continue to share items that I feel are uplifting, inspirational and thought provoking. We all need encouragement along the way, and as Rumi said “we are just walking each other home!”
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