People always want me to stay quiet.

Throughout my life, I have endured harm, and been told to keep quiet. Been threatened about what will happen if I don’t.

Everyone has always wanted me to keep quiet and not speak up, not defend myself, not say – this is not okay.

Bad things will happen if you speak up – was what they all said in the past. I was taught that bad things are already happening, but if you speak up, worse things will happen.

Big decision, and some peace….

My doctor and counsellor have both been helping me through some difficult and highly distressing issues, connected to my faith journey.

Both have suggested several weeks back, I attend a different Church, with reasons why.

My doctor has also suggested I attend a course next year for Bible studies geared towards women’s ministry, because she knows my deep desire to help others particularly those who have suffered abuse and have mental health disorders, like myself.