Memories

I am bewildered how one image, one thought or one word can take you back in an instant, to a certain place in time. I was just reminded of a very hard, dark and confusing time of my life and it only took one word....to get me there. How very unfair life can be. I do have to acknowledge the fact that even though I was taken back across a darkened familiar journey, the valley's didn't seem as deep as they once were with the mountain so far away. The saying; "Time heals all wounds" is somewhat accurate in my case, however based on my strength, love of those around me and my growing ability to know my self worth, I will continue to keep climbing my way to the top of the mountain.

I sat watching Oprah yesterday with a very heavy heart. There were 4 different sex offenders who spoke and were actually very candidly open, regarding their devastating choices. One being a father that sexually molested his 12 year old daughter. So close to home on so many levels and honestly with one word, I was taken back mentally (it always surprises me that I also react physically as well...heart pounds, shortness of breath, nervousness) through alot of heartache and despair. There was one comment that I don't think that I will ever forget, "I killed the life that she could've had. I murdered her soul". Trouble is, the person abused is not always the only one affected. The devastation of the abuse is widespread.