Intrigue50
08-07-2006, 06:14 PM
Hello, all. I would like to ask this board to please pray for my 30-year old daughter. In her 20's she was brutally gang-raped by five young men. She never prosecuted, because the State would have tried each man separately, making her face the horror of her rape five times. Despite the pleas of her father and myself, she also never received any kind of counseling, saying she preferred to deal with it in her own way.
I found out not long ago that my daughter was pregnant with her third child and, during her pregnancy, she both drank and used drugs heavily. The baby was born with no medical issues, but the entire ordeal brought to light the fact that my daughter's life is in shambles and that PTSD symptoms rule her life. Despite attempts to talk to her (she lives thousands of miles away), she refuses to talk about anything other than superficial issues.
I have dealt with my own sexual abuse demons and spent many years in counseling. I know how difficult therapy is, but I also know how meaningful and healing it can be. However, that knowledge isn't something I can transfer to my daughter....she has to find her own way and heal her own heart. In the meantime, all I can do is be there to talk about the superficials until she is ready to share something deeper, love her unconditionally and be her friend as well as mother. And pray....yes, that I can do, daily and deeply. Would you all mind joining me in prayer for her...and for my three grandchildren who suffer because of their mother's suffering? I would appreciate it very much. Thank you so much.
Intrigue :angel:
I found out not long ago that my daughter was pregnant with her third child and, during her pregnancy, she both drank and used drugs heavily. The baby was born with no medical issues, but the entire ordeal brought to light the fact that my daughter's life is in shambles and that PTSD symptoms rule her life. Despite attempts to talk to her (she lives thousands of miles away), she refuses to talk about anything other than superficial issues.
I have dealt with my own sexual abuse demons and spent many years in counseling. I know how difficult therapy is, but I also know how meaningful and healing it can be. However, that knowledge isn't something I can transfer to my daughter....she has to find her own way and heal her own heart. In the meantime, all I can do is be there to talk about the superficials until she is ready to share something deeper, love her unconditionally and be her friend as well as mother. And pray....yes, that I can do, daily and deeply. Would you all mind joining me in prayer for her...and for my three grandchildren who suffer because of their mother's suffering? I would appreciate it very much. Thank you so much.
Intrigue :angel:
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kayyak
08-11-2006, 11:55 AM
I have prayed for you and your daughter. Jesus said, " Come unto Me all you who are heavy laden and I will give you rest." I too have PTSD and each day is easier in Jesus' rest. :wave:
sponsoredbynobody
08-11-2006, 02:13 PM
I have prayed for you as well. May the Lord Jesus touch your heart and hers and heal all hurt.
Revenge will be His!!!!
Revenge will be His!!!!
Intrigue50
08-11-2006, 05:13 PM
Thank you so much for your replies.....they brought tears to my eyes. Bless you both!
fusion723
08-26-2006, 10:28 AM
If You Ever Need Me (Says The Lord)
If you ever need me,I'm just a stones throw away
call on Me anytime and I will brighten your day
with mystery;the likes you can all but imagine...and
have a stronghold on evil so the devil can't win
been around all your life for it's part of my masterplan
what's in store for you is true,no representatives greater than
Me,just believe and I'll add light to your darkness
relief to your pain,all one need do is spark this
candle with flame,see I was sent to maintain
and make all ill will nill,so refrain
from being idle cause it's you know who's workshop
let Me be your protector,My perseverance is nonstop
cause I'm here to take away the fear that seems quite near
it's My cross to bear;unload your burden so I can wear
just remember,I give as much as I feel you can handle
through My Father,don't rationalize what can't be dismantled
for what is,is; end of story
this message I pass on so that God gets the glory
in the event you feel spent,are in a bad place to be
all you have to do is call,if you ever need Me.
My prayers are with you.
If you ever need me,I'm just a stones throw away
call on Me anytime and I will brighten your day
with mystery;the likes you can all but imagine...and
have a stronghold on evil so the devil can't win
been around all your life for it's part of my masterplan
what's in store for you is true,no representatives greater than
Me,just believe and I'll add light to your darkness
relief to your pain,all one need do is spark this
candle with flame,see I was sent to maintain
and make all ill will nill,so refrain
from being idle cause it's you know who's workshop
let Me be your protector,My perseverance is nonstop
cause I'm here to take away the fear that seems quite near
it's My cross to bear;unload your burden so I can wear
just remember,I give as much as I feel you can handle
through My Father,don't rationalize what can't be dismantled
for what is,is; end of story
this message I pass on so that God gets the glory
in the event you feel spent,are in a bad place to be
all you have to do is call,if you ever need Me.
My prayers are with you.