This is so prominent in the Church - statements like "God's plan is perfect" or "God is using this to teach you something" is not helpful but very harmful!
Spiritual bypassing occurs all do often and we need to allow people to experience all emotions in the human experience!
Less: “Everything happens for a reason.”
More: “The cruelty you endured will never make sense because it was senseless.”
You’re not obligated to find a positive twist or make it make sense. There is peace in calling it what it is.
The solution to healing from abuse has nothing to do with whether or not the survivor forgives. The solution is holding abusers accountable so the abuse stops. This is the message we need
to pass on to the next generation, so abusers have consequences rather than enablers.
On October 14, Australians will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our country for the better.
Voting Yes for the Voice is a vote for recognition, listening and better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Read my piece in @theTiser:
What to say when people question your #deconstruction
📷 I'm going through some changes and don't feel ready to talk about it yet.
📷 I don't feel like talking about my spiritual life today.
📷 I'd rather not discuss this right now.
📷 I feel like that's really none of your business.
📷 Excuse me but I have to go now.
Such a sad, sad day for America. Where ever in the world you are, if this is emotionally triggering for you; then please reach out to someone you trust or a professional to process. 💛