tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post5862025359191209745..comments2023-03-31T08:42:45.122-05:00Comments on Using 100 Words When 10 Would Suffice....: How I Slipped Into This (Familiar) PitDanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07729198392505371070noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-53854182510192925902010-03-04T17:48:32.696-06:002010-03-04T17:48:32.696-06:00First off, kudos to you for being so interspective...First off, kudos to you for being so interspective (or is it introspective)? Either way, you are dealing with your issues - both old, new and in between. It's hard, but you are doing it. Every "aha" you have is growth. You are opening yourself up for healing from God. How awesome!<br /><br />I have some of my own baggage, both related to I am surprised still pops up. I thought I had done a good job "dealing" with mine but apparently my issues are so much a part of me, when I grow or change, they morph with me. They don't go away completely. Does that even make sense? <br /><br />Anyway, I also wanted to say thanks for your comments on my blog today. It was exactly what I needed to hear and it brightened my day! I'm going to post that long one next Wednesday. :) Have a great day!!!On the Bright Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304918765515292853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-16270546268135051542010-03-02T20:10:58.391-06:002010-03-02T20:10:58.391-06:00Wow! Thanks for sharing!
And, thanks for the s...Wow! Thanks for sharing! <br /><br />And, thanks for the sweet comments on my blog...<br /><br />It's interesting how we can be sucked back into a pit. I've learned through the years that Satan has really come to recognize my weaknesses and he capitalizes on a chance to reopen old wounds. Good for you for delving in and seeking God in all of this.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671734421067213452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-53966233314688572222010-02-26T06:44:47.123-06:002010-02-26T06:44:47.123-06:00Wow. Thank you for sharing this personal journey....Wow. Thank you for sharing this personal journey. It's really beautiful to see this process and know that I (a lil 'ol stranger) am learning things from your journey.<br /><br />I'm sending positive vibes your way!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852053494116624209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-21734536897873460302010-02-25T18:47:52.921-06:002010-02-25T18:47:52.921-06:00I have to admit I still have some remaining layers...I have to admit I still have some remaining layers to my "shedding skin" as well. I have had little to no contact at all with my ex since he left, and now I see his comments pop up all the time on mutual friends' facebook statuses. I was alarmed at how badly it stung to see his name and written words in front of me. On top of that, I have a tremendous feeling of betrayal that my friends still have a relationship with this man who hurt me so deeply. I have to admit, I'm still working my way through it!<br /><br />Once again, my only words, Dana, are to tell you how much I admire you for taking on this quest, for your determination to make it to "the other side," no matter how many "skin layers" must be peeled. See this? I'm shaking my pom poms in your general direction! Gooooo, YOU!!! <br /><br />Also, (((((hugs))))!!Anything Fits A Naked Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579409446582399318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-50911679225795617422010-02-25T16:57:21.771-06:002010-02-25T16:57:21.771-06:00Had to come back to give you some more (((hugs)))Had to come back to give you some more (((hugs)))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-27232735824873129642010-02-25T12:24:13.855-06:002010-02-25T12:24:13.855-06:00Thank you so much for this post. I can't offe...Thank you so much for this post. I can't offer any life experiences that even come close to comparing to what you have been through, but I love what Jaime said above. You have let allow God to pull you out of that Pit. We as humans can't possibly drive up that pit on our own. Thanks again for being so open, you are in my prayers.Taylor-Made Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921658748080976027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-50282490931827622032010-02-25T10:40:17.175-06:002010-02-25T10:40:17.175-06:00I can totally relate to these emotions. Being div...I can totally relate to these emotions. Being divorced once, despite desperately wanting to make the marriage work. Feelings to this date of not having my parents unconditional love and blessings. It's hard to say the least, so I can relate, REALLY relate. We may be able to heal the wounds...but the fact is, the scar will remain. Sometimes those scars get irritated and we need to sooth them over with the wonder of God's Word and His love for us. You know you're loved by Him and this blogger! ((hugs))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-14646871412684392852010-02-25T10:35:37.496-06:002010-02-25T10:35:37.496-06:00The Lord is helping you to connect the dots and le...The Lord is helping you to connect the dots and leading you on this journey of healing. It's been almost 6 years since my divorce and those pangs still come up now and then for me too. But God is so gracious to remind me that He is there for me and that I don't have to give place to those feelings.<br /> <br />Dana, He is someone that will NEVER leave you or abandon you. You can rest in that assurance.<br /><br />Hugs, <br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-31331496675752306652010-02-25T10:29:35.187-06:002010-02-25T10:29:35.187-06:00I have to say what stuck out to me in reading this...I have to say what stuck out to me in reading this is when you mentioned being in the Bible study and how it was the first time you'd felt good and STRONG. This isn't how Satan wants you to feel. He wants you in this pit. When we are depressed and feeling helpless, we also feel useless to our Lord. The Devil will use all our insecurities and play on that to make us feel as badly as he can. But take heart, if he is pounding on you, he must feel you a threat! He sees that God can use you and that scares him! You are a beautiful and fearfully made creature in God's eyes! Read Psalms 139 - if that doesn't convince us how much God loves us, nothing will! (Pay special attention to verses 13 and 14). God knew you before you were born. He loves you Dana. I love your heart. Thank you for being so open and honest.Jaime Kubikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801402272245646195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-54996885788807929972010-02-25T07:49:46.966-06:002010-02-25T07:49:46.966-06:00Hope everything turns out well for you. Some men p...Hope everything turns out well for you. Some men probably are just never meant to be a father. Or maybe just doesn't know how to really act like one. Try to let go of your past hurts, and maybe talk to your Dad about how you really feel. Sometimes open communication is the key.Claudinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730319642246186104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521285204459604232.post-59622750822086770242010-02-25T07:11:15.803-06:002010-02-25T07:11:15.803-06:00Yes, we re-enact the wounds of our childhood with ...Yes, we re-enact the wounds of our childhood with our husbands/partners and your father added a fresh wound to it with this call. Surely the contact with the Ex activated some of it. I had the same I re-enacted my childhood pain with my partner till I sorted the pain out and the wounds turned into scars. And if I remember right it is an American saying" turn the scars into stars" I wish you all the best, getting out of the pit hole. It was the first I learned when inside the hole: stop digging! Safe hugPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241317042459836045noreply@blogger.com