Her outward
appearance
does not define
her worth,
for she has
the ability to
see beneath
the surface to
the foundation
of her inner
strength.
She draws
wisdom,
from this
place within,
deciphering
truth from lies,
trading insecurities
for her crown
of beauty,
and upholding
hope over defeat.
~ denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
**Art credit: @artbybriahna https://www.artbybri.com/
Fear kept
me bound
to circumstances
that stripped
me of my
self-worth.
Awareness,
of the need
to change
my perspective,
opened up
my ability
to love
myself.
Belief in
who He is,
bought my
freedom.
~ denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Moving slow and steady as each layer of darkness is exposed to His light, I’m no longer masking, covering up or remaining silent as I am learning to trust the process of true healing and the work it takes to reclaim my life.💗
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Self expression through writing has been a hobby & passion of mine since I was a little girl. In this picture, I was approximately 5 years old and was writing a poem. The following self expression explains why I am sitting there with a blank stare filled with so much sadness.
From the first touch, my life was forever changed. I could no longer see through the innocent sparkled filled eyes of a little girl, but rather the a darkened, blank stare that narrowly dilated my carefree view of this world. This false interpretation of safety and love from a man, quickly devoured my heart with lies of how my life was to be.
The depths of the overwhelming sadness that overcame me, could never be explained in order for you to understand how deep that violation not only hurt me, but changed me. All because of…that first touch.
The “first” touch led to many incidents of being molested by several people through the age of 12 and then raped at the age of 14. I held this secret until I was 40 years old. By finally sharing my story, it is helping me heal from the pain of the abuse.
Words That Are Silenced Are Lethal Secrets To Destroy You Soul, Speak Your Truth.
In April, I turn 50 years old, a half century! I want to encourage others that they too can be “no longer held captive by childhood secrets”. By safely sharing your secret with a trusted friend, family member, teacher, therapist or writing it out anonymously, this powerful act of courage, is the first step to being free from shame.
~ denise marie
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Anxiety and fear had been a thief, literally stealing my joy. It jumbled up my thoughts, and caused my heart to race, leaving me with many sleepless nights and a just below the surface agitation that made me want to crawl out of my skin and run away.
The last two years have been life altering and I am learning what it means to release my need to control and to put my complete trust in God. There are good days and difficult ones, but I choose to take things, one step at a time, as I receive His peace.
Peace I leave with you, my Peace I give you. Not as the world gives. Don’t let your hearts be troubled and don’t be afraid.
John 14.27.
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
Look at me
Notice me
See me
The whirlwind of
attention seeking
Performance based
Gratification.
Sharing your
Every move
With more strangers,
Than friends.
The scrolling trap,
leads to the
constant comparing
and viewing of
seducing images,
Which keeps the mind trapped
in chasing the
next dopamine high.
It only takes
a quick flick
of the thumb,
a simple swipe
to bring instant
temporary satisfaction.
Thousands of followers
Likes and friend requests,
Yet the emptiness your
seeking to fulfill
is a futile attempt
to fill the void
for significance,
which continues
to go unmet.
~denise marie
You were created for SO much more…
“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36
My Journey Home….to God & Self 