“Today, is the end of a very long chapter, and the beginning of a very beautiful chapter for me,”
Those words were spoken by Elizabeth Smart after her kidnapper was sentenced to life in prison. That scared little girl who was kidnapped at 14 has grown into a beautiful, strong woman. She spoke without a quiver in her voice, she didn't read from notes, she spoke from her heart. Elizabeth Smart had something horrific happen to her in the past, but she is not letting it ruin her future. Watching this incredible girl speak on the news this morning made me realize that if she can overcome the horrors she had to endure, anyone can.
My sister was in an abusive relationship for many years. We never knew how bad it was. The emotional and verbal abuse was evident, but the physical abuse was well hidden. One day she had enough, and walked away. He didn't let her go easily, and still has a hold on her via their children, but he can never again physically harm her. She is now in a loving relationship, with a wonderful man, who will give her the life she deserves. He will take care of her, and give her everything she never had with her ex. Her strength continues to grow all of the time, and I am proud to call her my big sister.
Sometimes bad things happen to good people, but seems as if the evil doers live a life of prosperity and never suffer. A sweet young mother of two young children loses her battle to cancer less than a month after she started the fight, meanwhile the crack whore lives another day. The couple who so desperately wants a baby suffers yet another miscarriage, meanwhile the single yuppie has an abortion because a baby would be inconvenient. But the family of the young mother is grateful for the time they had with her, and will make sure her daughters grow up hearing stories of how wonderful she was. And the couple will find a way to move on, and continue their quest toward parenthood.
I haven't had to endure nearly as much as Elizabeth, or my sister. I may have been dealt a few bad hands. But I know that soon the deck will be stacked in my favor. I'm going to come out on top. I'm going to be a survivor. I believe that those who have suffered on earth will be rewarded in the afterlife, and that the evil will suffer eternal damnation. My beautiful new chapter is about to begin.
Stronger
Those words were spoken by Elizabeth Smart after her kidnapper was sentenced to life in prison. That scared little girl who was kidnapped at 14 has grown into a beautiful, strong woman. She spoke without a quiver in her voice, she didn't read from notes, she spoke from her heart. Elizabeth Smart had something horrific happen to her in the past, but she is not letting it ruin her future. Watching this incredible girl speak on the news this morning made me realize that if she can overcome the horrors she had to endure, anyone can.
My sister was in an abusive relationship for many years. We never knew how bad it was. The emotional and verbal abuse was evident, but the physical abuse was well hidden. One day she had enough, and walked away. He didn't let her go easily, and still has a hold on her via their children, but he can never again physically harm her. She is now in a loving relationship, with a wonderful man, who will give her the life she deserves. He will take care of her, and give her everything she never had with her ex. Her strength continues to grow all of the time, and I am proud to call her my big sister.
Sometimes bad things happen to good people, but seems as if the evil doers live a life of prosperity and never suffer. A sweet young mother of two young children loses her battle to cancer less than a month after she started the fight, meanwhile the crack whore lives another day. The couple who so desperately wants a baby suffers yet another miscarriage, meanwhile the single yuppie has an abortion because a baby would be inconvenient. But the family of the young mother is grateful for the time they had with her, and will make sure her daughters grow up hearing stories of how wonderful she was. And the couple will find a way to move on, and continue their quest toward parenthood.
I haven't had to endure nearly as much as Elizabeth, or my sister. I may have been dealt a few bad hands. But I know that soon the deck will be stacked in my favor. I'm going to come out on top. I'm going to be a survivor. I believe that those who have suffered on earth will be rewarded in the afterlife, and that the evil will suffer eternal damnation. My beautiful new chapter is about to begin.
Stronger
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