tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post7694118502940592439..comments2023-12-11T20:18:37.225-06:00Comments on Shattering the Silence: Feeling My FeelingsRoger Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591791342062150604noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post-55823978795952151482016-03-09T13:10:22.856-06:002016-03-09T13:10:22.856-06:00Andrew, once again, thanks for your insightful com...Andrew, once again, thanks for your insightful comments. Yes, it's not an easy task to delve into those decades-old feelings.<br /><br />Larry, I'm sorry for your pain. <br />Most of us have gone through (or are now going through) the same kind of inner torment. For those of us who numbed out, feeling the overpowering emotions is the significant step toward healing.<br /><br />CecCec Murpheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151061579255432985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post-50905532337552849822016-03-09T12:10:06.036-06:002016-03-09T12:10:06.036-06:00I feel like it's opening up Pandora's box....I feel like it's opening up Pandora's box. I don't want to feel or deal with those things. I want to put the lid back on & stuff it away so it wont have to feel them. I think lately God has been wanting me to open the box up & with Him he is walking me through the pain. It really hurts & I don't like some of the things I have in the box. Things that are hard for me to come to grips with. I know it's a good thing to finally get those things out - to bring them to the light. It's really hard but I'm not alone! I don't have many close friends but I think it's time to share with someone. Please pray that there is a real Christian brother out there that can be that friend for me. Thanks, Larry - Here is to feeling those things I don't want to.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689589533873053598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362373399405910593.post-42538647053545848912016-03-09T08:27:12.951-06:002016-03-09T08:27:12.951-06:00The emotions of the sexually abused are about as m...The emotions of the sexually abused are about as misunderstood as the abuse itself, is ignored. Truth is, neither the family nor the abused person adequately grasp the emotions surrounding abuse. Family and friends want status quo, the abused want sanity, and most faith-based communities don't want surprises. <br /><br />It is so frustrating to dig through feelings that are 20-40 years old--balancing different "selves" is exhausting and profoundly sad! Some communities see anger as proof of authentic story, others use anger to dismiss people, confusing it with hostility. <br /><br />The emotions of the abused child...it's another book!Andrew J. Schmutzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076017366842306913noreply@blogger.com