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Jan 09, 2018
 To Emily:
by: Darlene - Healing Coach

I moved your story into this category because you do have a story of healing. You were falling deeper into the pit of despair, but with the help of a therapist--sounds like a good one--you were able to dig yourself out of that dark pit.

Writing a letter to your so-called dad is a good idea. This was my experience when I wrote a letter to my abusive father: I was surprised at how blindingly angry I was, which came out more and more with with each sentence that flowed out of me. I actually ripped the paper with the pen I was using, digging it in further and further as my anger and hostility took over.

In my case, I decided not to send it. For me, it was more about getting all my feelings and emotions out. Don't get me wrong; I'm not saying you shouldn't send the letter you write, or wrote if you've already written it. That is a personal choice. What I did though was cerimoniously burn the letter in a symbolic gesture of releasing all the hate I felt. It was quite a cleansing experience.

Stay in school, Emily. Keep moving forward. Keep expecting something wonderful to happen each and every day.

I send you loving and continued healing energy. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

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Darlene Barriere
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Jan 11, 2018
 Letters
by: Annie

Hi Emily
As Darlene says, writting letter is a positive way in releasing your emotions. In my case, when I finally got help, my abuser was dead. But, I felt an extreme amount of anger toward my mother whom I felt, never protected me. She was a very cold woman and I believed that she knew so I wrote to her. It was amazing how once I got started the words just continued flowing. All the anger, resentment and pain just flowed forth. I never sent the letter and still have it. But it gave me the courage to confront her a few months later. She has passed since but for the first time in my life, I could forgive her and make peace. Today I am so grateful that finally, just before my mom passed, we actually built a relationship between us. The only regret I have, is that it didn't happen sooner. I send you blessings and prayers.

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