The Secret

THE SECRET IS WHAT SHE KEEPS

THE SECRET
THE POINT OF BREAKDOWN. DOES SHE TELL SOMEONE?
DOES SHE KEEP IT TO HERSELF? THE SECRET MUST BE KEPT! SHE WEEPS ALONE.

    Telling someone about her situation takes a tremendous amount of courage. For the abused woman, confiding in someone and examining the truth about her relationship is terrifying! She is afraid of what may happen to her when he finds out that she has told someone. She is afraid of letting go of familiar ways, no matter how unhealthy they are. She is afraid to look at truth! She is afraid of her uncertain future. She knows there is no turning back after the secret is out. Now she must continue to look at the truth and make efforts to stop the violence. She will need help. She will need counseling and direction. She will need education and encouragement.
    Soon she will come to realize that by recognizing the truth about her abusive situation she will be able to surrender the limitations that have chastened her for so long. Letting go of people in her life who have been abusive to her will open doors for healthier people to come in. Letting go of false beliefs about herself will allow her to truly know her real self. When seen in this light, letting go can be an extremely positive thing. It can be incredibly rewarding and immensely satisfying.
    There is a gift of wisdom that comes with pain. We may not understand the gift until long after the pain has subsided, but we have received it nevertheless.