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What’s one belief about love, God, or yourself that you’re realizing may need healing — not just understanding?

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Trauma Healing Goes Deeper Than Awareness - Taylored Grace

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Healing isn’t just naming trauma. Discover why soul-level work, rooted in faith, is essential for lasting healing and deeper intimacy with God.

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What messages have you internalized about what a “real” or “perfect” victim is supposed to look like—and how have those beliefs affected your willingness to speak or heal?

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Why There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Victim - Taylored Grace

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There is no such thing as a perfect victim. Trauma isn’t tidy, survival isn’t sinful, and healing begins with belief, grace, and compassion.

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Hi everyone,

I’m going through a hard time right now. It’s been the worst couple months and I’m suffering emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially. I really just don’t know what to do and I feel distant from God. Any prayers or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

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When you’re struggling, do you also isolate—and what would it look like to choose connection instead (with God or with someone you trust) in this season?

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (But Don’t Walk Through It Alone) - Taylored Grace

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Struggling is okay. Discover how faith, friendship, and God’s grace can guide you through hard seasons without walking alone.

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How have you balanced discernment with love in relationships that aren’t safe? What does it look like to honor God by protecting yourself from harm while staying compassionate?

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When Your Best Friend Becomes Your First Toxic Relationship - Taylored Grace

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I share the lessons I learned from a toxic childhood friendship: setting boundaries, practicing discernment, and trusting God’s guidance.

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How does your body respond to stress or disappointment—and what helps you remember that God is near, even in survival mode?

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C-PTSD and Hope with an Ever-Present God - Taylored Grace

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Living with C-PTSD can feel overwhelming, but God’s presence brings hope, healing, and comfort for survivors navigating trauma and emotional pain.

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Why do you think it’s so hard to leave someone who’s hurting you, even when you know you should?

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Loving a Man Who Would Never Love Me Well - Taylored Grace

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​​An honest look at heartbreak, toxic love, and choosing healing, self-worth, and faith after emotional abuse.

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Where have you seen God go before you—fighting battles you couldn’t fight, or holding wounds you didn’t have words for? And where do you still need Him to meet you today?

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Only God Can Reach a Man’s Quiet Hurt - Taylored Grace

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Men carry hidden wounds from trauma too. Discover how prayer, God’s justice, and spiritual support bring healing, hope, and restoration.

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What insights or practices have supported you in rebuilding trust in your own ‘no’ after experiences that made it feel confusing or unsafe?

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To Think A ‘No’ Means ‘Yes’: Survivor’s Poem - Taylored Grace

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A survivor’s poem exploring confusion, coercion, and past conditioning, while reclaiming consent, boundaries, and the power of saying no.

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Discernment can be hard — especially when control hides behind faith language. Have you experienced that tension before? How do you stay grounded in grace when something feels “off”?

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When Bible Study Becomes a Threat - Taylored Grace

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A personal reflection on recognizing subtle spiritual control and trusting God when Bible study starts to feel like a threat to your faith.

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What emotions did this poem stir in you, and why do you think it’s important to share stories like this?

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It Wasn’t the Monsters: Childhood Trauma Poem - Taylored Grace

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A powerful poem exploring hidden childhood trauma and domestic abuse, giving voice to survivors and shedding light on untold stories.

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Where in your life today could you take a small step toward trusting yourself again? What does that step look like?

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Healing After Abuse: A Journey of Self-Trust - Taylored Grace

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Abuse shakes your confidence, but healing restores it. Learning to trust yourself again begins with small, grace-filled steps to wholeness.

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If you ever had to abandon yourself to feel “safe,” what would it look like to forgive that version of you — not to excuse, but to understand?

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The Touch That Made Me Stay: Overcoming Shame After Abuse - Taylored Grace

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Surviving abuse, wrestling with shame, and learning to forgive myself while discovering hope, healing, and God’s love along the way.

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Have you ever confused relief for peace?
How has God reminded you lately that He is faithful?

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Abuse Honeymoon Phase: False Peace vs. God’s Promises - Taylored Grace

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Explore the reconciliation phase of abuse, distinguishing false promises from God’s true, enduring love, and finding hope after the storm.

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The moment when the abuse explodes can feel overwhelming and isolating. If you feel safe sharing, what helped you find strength or hope in the aftermath? What gave you the courage to keep moving forward, even when it felt impossible?

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When the Silence Breaks: Surviving the Explosion Stage of Abuse - Taylored Grace

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When the silence breaks, God meets us in the wreckage. Discover hope and healing after the explosion stage of abuse.

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Have you ever experienced that feeling of “walking on eggshells”? What did it teach you about yourself—your strength, your resilience, your needs?

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Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Finding Your Worth - Taylored Grace

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“Walking on eggshells” is the hidden stage of abuse—constant caution and fear. Learn how to recognize it and begin reclaiming your worth.

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If you’re still in that quiet place, what kind of support would feel safe for you right now?

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The Stranger Who Helped Me Break the Silence - Taylored Grace

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A stranger’s kindness gave me the courage to speak the truth. Discover hope, healing, and the light breaking through abuse.

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What emotions did this poem stir in you, and why do you think it’s important to share stories like this?

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Featured Poem – Dedicated to the Poet’s Mother, a Survivor This powerful piece was written in honor of the poet’s mother — a woman of immense courage and resilience who endured over 20 years of domestic violence. Though the past was painful, today she is alive, safe, and free. Trigger Warning: This poem contains references […]

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Leaving is complex, painful, and often filled with conflicting emotions. If you could give advice to someone still struggling to leave an unhealthy situation, what would you say about hope, faith, and healing?

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Leaving My Long-Term Boyfriend: My Story After 4+ Years of Abuse - Taylored Grace

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Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t easy. Read how I found God’s love, healing, and hope after years of psychological torment.

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What are the “small sacred things” that help you feel safe or human again?

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Some Days I Call It Healing - Taylored Grace, Poetry, Trauma Recovery

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A poem about the quiet, sacred acts of survival and healing—finding strength in the small moments of everyday life.

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Have you ever struggled to feel compassion for someone connected to your abuser, someone you initially resented? What helped you shift toward empathy, and how did it affect your healing?

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The Prayer I Made on My Abuser’s Wedding Day - Taylored Grace

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A Prayer Born from Pain I felt it—the unmistakable nudge to pray.On the day my ex was getting married, I couldn’t think of anything else. His smiling face and her white dress were all over Instagram. A tightness gripped my chest; a pit formed in my stomach. “Lord, please protect her.” That was my prayer—for […]

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How a Divine Encounter in the Church That Supported My Abuser Sparked My Healing - Taylored Grace

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Have you ever had a moment when you were encouraged after a season of doubt, distance, or hurt? What helped you take that first step toward rebuilding your life/faith—or what’s something you’re still wrestling with today?

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The Power of Community

Sometimes it’s hard to explain what we’re going through, but being in a supportive space where others understand can help. What do you hope to find or contribute to in a community of fellow survivors, especially after feeling isolated or silenced in toxic systems?

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Triggers and Coping Strategies

Certain things can trigger strong reactions or memories from the past. What are some ways you've learned to manage or cope with these triggers?

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Words of Encouragement

What’s one piece of advice or encouragement that’s helped you the most? Maybe it’s something you’ve learned from a mentor, or even a phrase you tell yourself.

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Messages for the Past

If you could send a message to your past self—when things were at their hardest—what would you say to offer comfort or reassurance?

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Healing Through Creativity

Sometimes creative outlets can help us process what words can’t. Have you used art, writing, music, or anything else to express your feelings or process your journey?

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Personal Boundaries

Setting boundaries can be challenging after experiencing abuse, but it’s also a powerful way to take back control. What is a boundary you’ve learned to set (or are working on setting) for your own well-being?

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Coping Mechanisms

Everyone has their own way of coping and healing, and it’s okay if yours is unique to you. What’s something that’s helped you cope, even if it’s something unconventional or simple?

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How You’re Redefining Yourself

After surviving such difficult experiences, it can feel like we need to rebuild who we are. What’s something new you’ve learned about yourself as you rebuild, or something you’re proud of discovering?

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Support Systems

Who or what has been an unexpected source of support or comfort for you on this journey? It could be a person, an activity, a place, or even a thought.

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Shifting Perspectives

We often learn so much from our experiences, even the painful ones. Have you learned anything surprising about yourself or others through your healing process?

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Small Wins

Sometimes the smallest moments of peace can be the most healing. Can you think of a time, even a brief moment, where you felt a little relief, happiness, or peace in your journey?

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Reflecting on Strength

Surviving abuse can feel like an impossible journey, but each step is a testament to your strength. Can you share a moment when you surprised yourself with your resilience?

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