Mary Dreisbach

Love God. Love others. Writer, poet.

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

“I swore never to be silent wherever and whenever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ~Elie Wiesel

[Heather Evans @DrHeatherEvans]

This is arguably the largest cover-up by systems of power that are supposed to protect and promote justice. This is about the reality of sex trafficking, the abuse of power, and the ongoing pursuit of truth, transparency, and justice for survivors. exploitation.

[Finding Serenity 🌱🏳‍🌈🦄 @mmysticbloom]

Goooooood morning & happy mystical #Friday!! ��🖤🌸🪷💕💖🌱🐇🐰🦄✨️

The transformation of caterpillars into butterflies is one of nature's most fascinating processes, embodying the idea that change must come from within. This journey, known as metamorphosis, begins with the caterpillar, a voracious eater that spends its early life consuming leaves to fuel its growth. After reaching a critical size, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis, a protective casing where the magic of internal change unfolds.
Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar doesn't simply grow wings; it undergoes a complete breakdown of its body into a kind of cellular soup. From this, new cells reorganize and develop into the butterfly's intricate structures; wings, antennae, and a slender body. This internal transformation is driven by the caterpillar's own genetic blueprint and hormonal triggers, illustrating that the potential for change is inherent within it from the start.

This process mirrors the concept of personal growth or societal change originating from within. Just as the caterpillar cannot rely on external forces to become a butterfly, meaningful change in individuals or communities often requires self-initiated effort, reflection, and development. The butterfly emerges only after this internal work is complete, ready to take flight and pollinate, symbolizing the positive impact that can follow such transformation.

In essence, the butterfly's emergence is a testament to the power of internal evolution, suggesting that lasting change, whether in nature or human life, begins from within.

#FridayMotivation #FridayMorning #Autistic #Disabled

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[Mary Dreisbach @sqkyclean]

@reachjulieroys @TravelOregon This is a great story. Thanks for sharing.

[Mary Dreisbach @sqkyclean]

@heathershae617 Wow!!! Looks like Benny is loving it!

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

“Where was God during my abuse?” is a question most survivors and those of us who love and care for them ask. I do not know the answer, but in this video, I share some of what He has taught me that might be of comfort to those asking this honest question.

[Mary Dreisbach @sqkyclean]

@heathershae617 Praying now. 🙏

[Eric Partaker @Eric_Partaker]

Being able to say ‘no’ is a true superpower.

Steal this ultimate boundary setting cheat sheet.

Fantastic guide by my friend @donnellycss.

[Boz Tchividjian @BozT]

This...

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

Everyone, no matter their birthplace or capacity or UNlikeness to you is an image bearer of God.

[Rachael Denhollander @R_Denhollander]

This is well-worth the read and relevant whether it is politics, the church, or any other role.

How to Find Grace After Disgrace https://t.co/McRBkzJWwp

[Tiffany Thigpen @ThigpenTiffany]

Leap Of Faith: A film by Nicholas Ma – A film by Nicholas Ma https://t.co/w7CLmMTIcg

[Kristin Du Mez @kkdumez]

For more on the film & where to watch, visit: https://t.co/q48o9JitFk

[Kristin Du Mez @kkdumez]

I cannot begin to express my gratitude to the women who have done so much, at such great cost, for the cause of justice & the protection of others. @ChristaBrown777 @juleswoodson11 @ThigpenTiffany @R_Denhollander @caitwestwrites

[Mary Dreisbach @sqkyclean]

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[Megan Nichols Lively @megannlively]

I was wrong.
Fellow abuse survivors, heed this warning.
Learn from my mistakes.
There is no safe place to disclose abuse.
I deeply regret my decision in coming forward in 2018.
I should have only told my husband. He heard and held my words with so much care that the world and the church simply did not.
It was a mistake to truth others with the most painful chapter of my life. I was naive to believe that telling the truth was the right thing to do. The truth is supposed to set you free.
The pain that abuse disclosure caused my family and embarrassment and damage done to my extended family cannot be erased.
Shame did not consume me. Shame became me.
To the young woman, like I was, who may be considering sharing her story.
Don't.
To the survivor who believes silence is a prison. The hell on the other side is so much worse.
A friend shared recently. "I am pretty sure the survivor of sexual abuse, more than anything, wants one thing." And he was right. More than justice or reform, accountability, trauma therapy, or closure. A survivor of abuse simply wishes this awful thing never happened.

I live in a world where I am constantly looking over my shoulder, assuming the worst could happen at anytime, because of sucker punches I have received, not only from the abuse itself, but in how I was treated after sharing my story.

Complete healing will not come until I stand in front of my Savior and find wholeness one day in Jesus. He is my Only hope this side of Heaven.

[Mary Dreisbach @sqkyclean]

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[Mary Dreisbach @sqkyclean]

Grey Hair Streak Butterfly that hatched today!

[Mary Dreisbach @sqkyclean]

My heart breaks for these women. 😢

[Rachael Denhollander @R_Denhollander]

I cannot wrap my mind around the suffering of these women.

In actuality, can anything be done? Is there any relief work anyone is aware of and truly trusts? Would love to coalesce some credible recommendations.