Did you know
that as early as 1993, the American Psychological Association published a
report referencing 45 clinical studies that found post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)
often occurred in child sexual violence victims? When survivors of childhood sexual violence
and other trauma survivors experience PTSD, the disorder mirrors the PTSD war
veterans suffer, so please be forgiving and gentle with yourself or your loved
one.
It’s unfair you’re fighting a war with yourself because you’ve been brainwashed into
believing the sexual assault you suffered was your fault. That’s a lie perpetrated by the criminal who
assaulted you or your loved one. To make
matters worse, it’s outrageous you’re also in combat with a society and
worldwide media that refuses to believe that someone in their community can commit such
violent and evil acts, so they usually choose to blame victims. Remember, not only is God there for you, but
millions if not billions of survivors are sending you their love by praying for
you every day: for your peace, joy, and healing.
I pray you hear and feel our spirits reaching out to yours cheering you on.
Here are
the lyrics of the beginning of Katy Perry’s “Part of Me” video that talks about fighting for
her soul. Below is a link to this YouTube video. I hope you find it
inspiring.
Days like
this I want to drive away
Pack my bags and watch your shadow fade away
‘Cause you chew me up and spit me out
Like I was poison in your mouth
You took my light, you drained me down
That was then and this is now
Now look at me
[Chorus:]
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw sticks and stones, throw your bombs and bones
You’re not gonna break my soul
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
Pack my bags and watch your shadow fade away
‘Cause you chew me up and spit me out
Like I was poison in your mouth
You took my light, you drained me down
That was then and this is now
Now look at me
[Chorus:]
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw sticks and stones, throw your bombs and bones
You’re not gonna break my soul
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
You deserve to live a happy and peaceful life! Maybe you don't feel like it right now, but you are in control of your life. You and God, Nature, or whatever you call your higher power, together you can do anything. Keep praying/meditating, fighting, and we'll keep praying/meditation for you and continue sending you our love. It won't always be like this. You will feel better one day! You might lose some battles, but you're going to win this war!!!
I’m
not a licensed doctor or therapist. I’m one of your billion cheerleaders. We're all someone just like you or your loved one: conquering evil one day at a time. If you or a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic
stress disorder or another anxiety disorder and is not in therapy, please seek professional help in your community immediately. Here’s a link to Resources on my website page
that can assist you in your search: https://apprenticebutterflies.com/resources/
