Sometimes people become addicted to food like they do with cigarettes, alcohol and other things. We believe all these things will take away our pain for whatever reason. Truth is moderation and portions is a we need. When there is a death in the family we want to make the pain go away however we can. We eat until we are miserable so we feel the physical discomfort. We drink till we drown the sorrow away for the day. None of that is healthy coping. Grief is a process. Let it take its course. It's okay to cry, to feel the pain inside. Reach out to a friend before you sabotage yourself food, alcohol, etc.
Marie Waldrep 12-25-16
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You are WORTH more than being abused! Abusers will use every tactic they can to make you feel the abuse is your fault. It is not your fault. Marie Waldrep
12-1-16 www.MarieWaldrep.com

We need someone to listen to what we've endured. The abusers tell us to stay silent about what they are or have done to us. When we are finally able to break that silence we don't need people telling us "that was in the past", "get over it", etc. We need a listening ear.
Marie Waldrep 12-1-16 www.MarieWaldrep.com

In the beginning of your healing it is hard to utter the words "I was raped", "I was molested", etc. When you finally say it, it feels like a boulder lifted from your chest. Yes these things happen. Let your voice be heard. Marie Waldrep 12-1-16
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