Finding Hope in This Crazy World
AMETHYST SHARDS God told me this morning that today was the day to release this album for raising money for Secret Angel Ministry. 1 in 3 women are broken, battered, or scared by abuse or domestic violence. These songs tell story. $2 of every Album sale (20%) will benefit Secret Angel Ministry for building Safe... Continue Reading →
SNOW WHITE DARKNESS Today is the day to release this album for raising money for Secret Angel Ministry. 1 in 3 women are broken, battered, or scared by abuse or domestic violence. These songs tell story. $2 of every Album sale (20%) will benefit Secret Angel Ministry for building Safe Houses all across the world.... Continue Reading →
© 2013 by Words Secret Angel Music by Diana Rasmussen Verbal abuse, he thinks its ok; So destructive, done everyday. He tears me down, to a point so low. Fear sets in, I've no place to go. So much hurt. So much pain. "Walking Wounded", that's my name. Hidden deep, where no one sees, Scars... Continue Reading →
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 →
Black Garbage Bags © 2013 Words and Music by Diana Rasmussen and Chris Williams He'd quit one more job, Didn't like it, he said. She believed his lies for years on end. He called her worthless for the last time. She gathered her things, in black garbage bags. * After years of abuse, she wanted more.... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: Mirror, Mirror Finish this sentence: “When I look in the mirror, I . . . “ Ask and See ©2013 Diana Rasmussen When I look in the mirror I ask and I see What happened to the younger me? Is she in there the girl I knew before life happened to change you? Give... Continue Reading →
(all images from Pinterest) Daily Prompt: The Normal Is being “normal” — whatever that means to you — a good thing, or a bad thing? Neither? Photographers, artists, poets: show us EVERYDAY. NORMAL = a setting on my dryer Have a wonderful Sunday, I love you all just - how you are! Thank you Lord,... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: Four Stars Write a review of your life — or the life of someone close to you — as if it were a movie or a book. Photographers, artists, poets: show us LIFE She used to be a victim - of rape and domestic violence. She used to sit in a corner of the... Continue Reading →
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 →
Daily Prompt: Unconventional Love Over the weekend, we explored different ways to love. Today, tell us about the most unconventional love in your life. That Old Rocking Chair © 2013 By Diana Rasmussen It was an old farmhouse with a wrap around deck A circle driveway, squeaky front door And oh, the stories Mama told... Continue Reading →
Meet Her in Her Brokenness © 2013 Diana Rasmussen They were married for years when he said goodbye. Walked away from promises he made. She found herself forsaken, betrayed. Lord, meet her in her brokenness. * Another broken heart in a broken world, trying to make sense of her suffering. Life isn't fair, it doesn't... Continue Reading →
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