Healing After Abuse or Trauma (Part-1)

We are living in a day and time when there is a disregard for what is considered good, decent kind, and courteous. Generally speaking, there seems to be a rise in hate and violence. And this seems to also be the norm in day-to-day personal relationships, whether in friendships, family relationships, or workplace relationships. Difficult people, hurtful, toxic people can be found anywhere, in friendships, families, organizations, and even in church. Abusers can also be bosses or co-workers who just make life miserable. And it is not just men who are abusers. Women can be abusers too. Many have been abused and hurt by other people. These include people of all ages: children, teens, young people, grown-ups. Abuse happens in all strata of society, across all demographics and cultural backgrounds. Many children go through childhood abuse and/or trauma. Married women or men could find themselves in emotionally destructive marriages.
In Part-1 of this series we address the lies abuse victims face and lies abusers promote. We then present the Scriptures that assure us that there is hope, healing and wholeness for the abuse and trauma we may have faced. In Part-2 we will share a pathway to healing and wholeness in Jesus Christ.