I ran into a girl the other day with scars on her arms. My heart dropped. I know what that feels like to have no hope. To take the pain that you are feeling out on yourself. To sit in the bathroom with the door locked and just sit on the floor rocking back and... Continue Reading →
You Save Me From Violence
In the aftermath of the deaths in Orlando - let us call upon the god who protects us from violence. our prayers go out to all the victims and their families. there are no words to speak in the aftermath of senseless violence. God hates evil and he will repay...
Not my Circus, Not My Monkeys
Not my circus, not my monkeys. What do I mean by that? I don't have to play. I don't have to answer. I don't have to pay the admission to join another person's craziness. I am not the Savior. It is not my job to fix them. Now that is freedom! If you are living... Continue Reading →
Testimony of Deliverance from Domestic Violence
Can I get a testimony? Does God really still deliver people? I mean I remember Noah and Abraham, and even Daniel and those lions. But does He really still do that kind of thing? My testimony is yes and amen! So, how did I get here you ask? Diana's testimony of the goodness of God... Continue Reading →
THE WALKING WOUNDED: The Path from Brokenness to Wholeness
Congrats to Secret Angel! I would recommend this book to anyone who has been abused or lived in domestic violence. Her book has helped me to heal, and go from brokenness to wholeness!
I’m Afraid for You
I'M AFRAID FOR YOU ©2013 Diana Rasmussen She lived in the trailer right across the street not much of a neighbor she kept to herself When the sun went down the fights would start noises travel in a trailer park I went over one day with cookies in hand saw the fear in her eyes... Continue Reading →
Cold Bathroom Floor (may trigger)
Cold Bathroom Floor ©2013 Diana Rasmussen When his shouting starts she just runs away locks the door curls up on the cold bathroom floor He pounds on the door with his angry fist quoting his Bible and screaming "You have to obey!" A tear falls from her face as she begins to sway She counts... Continue Reading →
Do You Hear the Children Crying? ESCAPE
Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape IN A NEW POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PICTURE THAT MEANS ESCAPE TO YOU. My post is not all happy and cheerful today. The word "ESCAPE" has a different meaning if you have ever lived in an abusive home. These pictures were drawn by my young children at our last... Continue Reading →


