Diana’s Healing Message For April

Dear Survivors

April happens to be my birth month.  I was born on Easter morning in 1958.  I believe God had a purpose for me being born on the most holy day of the year and through many horrors in my life he has never left my side.  I have even written a book an Easter Child which I will one day publish, the timing just isn't right for me at this time.  

So much has happened to me in my almost 66 years of life.  I was abused by my father when i was a pre teen and was physically and mentally abused by my mother until I finally left home.  It wasn't until the birth of my own daughter that I was finally able to come face to face with my horrors and begin to heal.  I will tell you it wasn't easy and if it were not for the support of my husband of almost 40 years I wouldn't have made it.   We survivors will never be fully healed and we all suffer from flashbacks and triggers but I would strongly encourage you to talk to someone about what you too have endured.  There are many fine resources to be found at Courageous Survivors and there are many fine people that will point you in the right direction.

For my birthday I would like you to take that first step towards healing.  Remember, you are not alone.

Happy Birthday to Me!  I am so proud of the little girl I have become.. and I am proud of your courage as well.