All to often the road we travel takes turns. Some winding and some straight, and there always seems to be detours that get us off track. Who knows how you will end up at the end of the road. Will people remember who you were, or what you did with your life, or how you ended up the way you did? Will you be the same person or someone unrecognizable?
I am a firm believer in the fact that you are in control of what road you choose, and the journey you place your self on. Especially if your a survivor of abuse. When you were a child you had no control, you were powerless to save yourself from your abusers, but when you became of age, you did. From the time you knew how to say yes or no, and the difference of wright and wrong, you, believe it or not, were in control. You may not have realize it then, and maybe some of you still don't. Thank God, for your instincts to survive this far.
I learned that the hard way, I walked out of my parents home at the age of 19, I had no clue of what was to become of me. That was the first day of the rest of my life! It was my first steps in my journey to freedom and recovery, and I took charge of my destiny from that point forward. Oh I still want to turn and look back sometimes, but only out of fear of the unknown. I know I have to just keep moving forward. I already know the past was dark, unfair, and cruel. But my future is bright and I can see the sun over the hills lighting my path. My life is finally after all these years, beginning to show signs of greater things to come.
When your in a positive direction, there are going to be many detours that will try to stop you. My family tried to detour me from this blog, they were affective for a while, but God is Good and he showed me new signs to help me on my way, so here I am back on my journey to seek peace and happiness in my life. Detours are fine as long as your not stopping, or back tracking, keep moving forward in a positive direction of your life and you will see the difference in your attitude and the life of peace you're deeply seeking.
Don't let a bad past destroy a wonderful future, always remember anything that happens is only because you allow it. So don't allow people, places, or things, get in the way of your journey. Peace is patiently waiting for you at the end of your road. The journey may take some time, but at the end, it will be worth every mile you walked. Abuse can be overcome so start walking.
I am very grateful to all who have commented on this blog. You all, are part of the signs that keep me on my journey called life.
Love to you all
Cj
