Still Persevering...

 By: Connie J..., August 28, 2024

Every year, in January, at my Women's Group; and periodically throughout the year, we discuss our "Word of the Year". 


Over the last few years, I have felt "Perseverance" was my word; and still feel it, to this day.


That's really the only way we can move on, and grow in our lives - if we persevere; especially when times get difficult.

I have a friend that has had SUCH a bumpy (UNDERSTATEMENT!!!) year, this last year; and frankly is tired of holding on, and being strong. The other day, after hearing of yet another horrific strike to her strength, I felt physically ill. 


I have no doubt she will continue battling for her mental health; but my heart aches so much for her. 


She is over 1000 miles away, so there really isn't a whole lot I can do for her; but I keep her in my thoughts, and try to be encouraging. Sometimes, it feels so futile, however. 


I have a friend that has had SUCH a bumpy (UNDERSTATEMENT!!!) year, this last year; and frankly is tired of holding on, and being strong. The other day, after hearing of yet another horrific strike to her strength, I felt physically ill. 


I have no doubt she will continue battling for her mental health; but my heart aches so much for her. 


She is over 1000 miles away, so there really isn't a whole lot I can do for her; but I keep her in my thoughts, and try to be encouraging. Sometimes, it feels so futile, however. 


This is where MY faith comes into play - I must persevere, and hold space for them; leaving them to make the decisions they need to make, for themselves. They have a responsibility to themselves to persevere, as we all do.

By the way, this is, yet, another example of how to help a Victim of Domestic Violence...can you think of a situation where YOU'VE had to persevere, and hold space for a person that was struggling? We would love to hear some of your feedback. Thank you, in advance... 


Have a good day, and be safe... #ENDtheSILENCEofVIOLENCE #dviseverywhere #domesticviolence #growin2024 #awareness #protectyourself #besafe #perseverance 


*October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please share this post, no matter what month it is, to help get the word out. The Victim has to make the choice - but, "What If..." they read something you sent them, and it just "clicks"? 


*I would love the opportunity to share YOUR ideas in a Blog post. Please send them to Connie J... - beamererin@yahoo.com; or through Ozer email, ozerministries@att.net.


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