Sailing forward from an abusive past

"I saw that God had been showing me love through all those dark and dangerous years."

Throughout my childhood and marriage, I was the target for abuse. Sexual abuse from my father and physical abuse from my husband, both of whom I loved, were confusing and damaging. I felt hurt, angry, insecure, and guilty. This sense of despair engulfed me.

After many years, I left the marriage. Although I was free physically, I was lost mentally. I wanted God in my life, but I didn't feel worthy of Him. However, I read from the Bible often and knew that somewhere, there was an answer.

Little by little, through prayer, I started to see things more clearly. Then something wonderful happened that changed my whole outlook. I was introduced to Christian Science. This new way of thinking made me feel God's love pouring down on me. I started to realize that I am worthy of God's love. I understood at last that I am God's precious child, and that it is my divine right to be free from a past of hurt and wrong.

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