Hello Jim. I read your and the other's similar stories recently and my spirit within me weeps. I lift you all up in prayer asking God to heal the wounds within your souls: Psalm 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds"

Many of us have similar stories including abuse. The only real healing and comfort that I find, is in my intimate relationship w/ our living God through reading the bible to learn Who He is; personality, perspective, character, plan for us and this very temporary life in light of all eternity, about eternity and especially about His unconditional, boundless, free, scarificial, vast, unmeasured, unmerited etc. love for us. I find music to be a solace also.

I pray for all of us here on Connect who suffer in any and every way, the comfort and peace of God: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

Keep fighting the fight, don't give up. I KNOW how often my human self wants to escape it all as I'm fighting for my sanity crossing the threshold of human pain endurance so it is by this only, that I can have any victory: by the strength and grace of God go I.

I care very deeply about everyone's well-being. I wish and pray for zero pain and complete healing when/if possible. Sunnyflower