Start Living – Latasha F.
Toxic relationships are
beyond difficult. We go through intense extremes with one person just
to prove that we can love and are worthy of being loved. Often times in
our quest to love we encounter some pains that make us want to give up
altogether. There comes a moment when hurting feels normal and peace
feels eerie. We cease to believe that love can exist without chaos, but
then there are moments when our heart protests. We admit that we still
want more, even if it’s just a whispered prayer in a pillow. For the
brave those moments become reality and we find the courage to choose
ourselves. For me, that moment did not come easily. I questioned what
others would think about me, but I found peace when I learned one
thing: life doesn’t take it easy on any of us. We all have our own
crosses to bear, but you can’t bear a cross you don’t believe in. How
could I offer to bear someone else’s cross when I was too ashamed to
carry my own? The moment I fell in love with my cross, God saved me from
the weight of its shame. Good or bad it takes courage to admit when
you’re struggling to balance the weight of your choices. The moment you
vocalize your need for help God will send someone so that you know you
aren’t alone . As a freshman/sophomore in college Latasha found herself
in an abusive relationship. Now a senior she’s finally putting herself
together “all by the grace of God.” Here to encourage another who may
be facing what she’s survived read Latasha’s #DearLostMe:
Dear Lost Me, Time heals everything so remember that when you find your heart in pieces. Never let someone else determine your value when God has already deemed you as royalty. Learn to love your imperfections because that’s what makes you a queen. People will come and go in your life, but anchor your heart in the Lord. You’ll be able to withstand the losses and gain wisdom from the experiences. God has a way of showing you how much you need him in your life so take heed to caution signs. Your past is nothing to be ashamed of, but rather a testament of God’s grace, love, and your strength. The road ahead isn’t easy but it will be well worth the journey, so pack light, let go of unhealthy baggage, and remember it’s never too late to start living.
With love always,
Tasha
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