Hurt: unhappiness, sadness caused by someone’s words, or actions; to cause physical pain.
October has been deemed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In observance of this month we want to stay aware of what hurts, the types of domestic abuse that may lead to domestic violence. Domestic abuse includes physical and/or emotional or mental abuse. There is also Sexual Abuse, Financial Abuse, Digital Abuse and Spiritual Abuse.
As we know, PHYSICAL abuse may consist of being punched, slapped, kicked, choked, hair pulling. It may start with a little shove, or even a firm arm grip. Physical abuse progresses.
EMOTIONAL (which includes VERBAL and MENTAL abuse) includes name calling, insults, unconstructive criticism, isolation, threats, gaslighting which is making you feel like you’re crazy or making you question your sanity or perception of reality.
SEXUAL abuse, when you’re forced or manipulated into having sex or performing sexual acts, usually with aggressive behavior
FINANCIAL abuse when you’re denied access to money or you’re given an allowance and receipts are demanded or someone lives in the home and refuses to contribute, causing you to carry all of the financial weight.
DIGITAL Abuse: constant negative or insulting texts, emails, or messages. Bullying on social media.
SPIRITUAL Abuse which is noted as the mistreatment of a person who is in need of help, support or greater spiritual empowerment with the result of weakening, manipulating, undermining or decreasing that person’s spiritual empowerment
Abuse is not okay. No matter what form. Abuse is trauma. Trauma leads to mental health issues like PTSD, depression, anxiety. It can lead to alcohol and drug abuse. The effects of abuse affects relationships with friends, with family, with coworkers.
If your spirit has been broken. If you have been bound and abused. There is help and hope for you through wise counsel and resources.
Know that love doesn’t hurt….
If you are or have been abused in some way, or know someone who needs help, there are resources like the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233,
I pray God gives you guidance, courage, wisdom and understanding……
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
Because the Lord has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound”
– Isaiah 61:1
Wounded Hurt But Healed 