tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post7374189426401791365..comments2023-12-11T20:18:37.225-06:00Comments on Shattering the Silence: Who Am I?Roger Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591791342062150604noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post-81070068833200340522014-09-28T19:20:59.205-05:002014-09-28T19:20:59.205-05:00I used humor to cover up my despair and loneliness...I used humor to cover up my despair and loneliness; Joseph, the goof-off; Joseph who could always make folks laugh. But on the loneliness in my soul, for many, many years. And then God's patient, loving grace began to restore through pastors and a counselor. It is a continuing process, and the journey goes on. However, now it is a hope-filled journey, because I am recovering. To God be the praise.Josepjhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post-57478852242643134872014-09-24T13:33:55.093-05:002014-09-24T13:33:55.093-05:00Your story is so painful, and YET SO FULL of HOPE!...Your story is so painful, and YET SO FULL of HOPE! That's powerful. Thank you for sharing!Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post-46087239458218297972014-09-24T11:48:47.586-05:002014-09-24T11:48:47.586-05:00It is so true, God can restore what the enemy has ...It is so true, God can restore what the enemy has taken or never allowed to develop. He restoreth my soul!<br /><br />RogerRoger Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591791342062150604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post-34216899312614429132014-09-24T05:35:50.991-05:002014-09-24T05:35:50.991-05:00I too grew up changing my personality to each pers...I too grew up changing my personality to each person or group I was with to fit in. I was desperate and fearful, not able to be myself. It is better now and God is healing me at age 50. I have learned so much about why I was the way I was, my identity changed from the abuse, but years later I am getting it back. Thank you for sharing.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365798863276064785noreply@blogger.com