Article December 7, 1998 Issue

Sailing forward from an abusive past

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

Written for the Sentinel

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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