Abuse is awful. No question. But once it has happened it’s important to reframe the experience so it doesn’t continue to terroize the victim. Abuse brings wisdom and that wisdom can be used to help others in pain.

God comforts us in our pain because he loves us. But there is another reason for his comfort.

People often hold onto their anger and un- forgiveness because they think it protects them. But it actually puts them behind bars. Forgiveness will set them free.