“I am working faithfully in the trauma recovery workbook that you recommended to my wife for me. But for the life of me … I cannot stop going back to the moment of those tires screeching.” I leaned toward him and nodded as he dropped his head into his hands. I whispered gently, “I am…
“Oh my God! Now I have a whole new problem!” “After all the hard work you helped me do to get him into his trauma recovery, I bet you thought you wouldn’t be hearing from me.” “I am so grateful that he is doing the work to heal from his trauma after years of denial,…
“I just feel like life, hope and energy have been sucked right out of me. He has no empathy, refuses to do things that are kind and loving, and says such mean things.” “I’m having physical side effects from the stress, and I cry myself to sleep almost every night. I’m lonely. I’m hurt. I’m…
“There’s something terribly wrong with me. I’ve spent thousands of dollars in therapy healing from the trauma. But I keep going back for more. It’s like this vacuum that sucks me back, and I can’t seem to stop it. “I know he’s an alcoholic. I know he lies to me. I know there was verbal…
“I’ve poured my heart and soul into healing from the trauma. But for some reason I still can’t seem to shake loose from this man who has broken my heart again and again. Even though I’ve done the trauma work, I keep going back. What on earth is wrong with me? Is there any hope…
“I thought I had all that trauma either tucked away securely under the seat in front of me, or in the overhead bin. But my wife handed me that article you wrote, and once again, I knew I was drowning in a swamp of shame. I guess it will never go away? “So here I…
“I woke up in horrible pain, gagging. I didn’t know my jaws were wired shut. My mother was screaming and going crazy, and the nurses took her out. I was alone, and I am sure I was terrified.” “I did not know at that moment that I had been run over by a car. I…
“I’ve had every medical test known to man. I’ve even been to the mayo clinic. All they can say is that I am struggling with depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia. I know all of that is true. But there’s more to it! They recommended for me a psych evaluation, but I know I’m not a psycho!”…
“I’m sick of struggling. I’m sick of misery. I’m sick of myself and I’m sick of life!” I leaned in and nodded because I knew there was more. After a moment of looking down silently at his hands that were clinch, he continued. “I just want a good life. It seems to work for everyone…
“Please, please answer my question! I’ve only been married seven months, and it seems like there is no hope. My heart is broken. My spirit is crushed. My soul is wounded. You write about hope. Please help me hope again. PLEASE!” This is just one of the heart wrenching pleas for help I’ve received in…