Do you remember a time when you were lost? How did you find your way home? I have been there countless times: many of these times I lost myself.
On a lonely one-road town in Barstow, Ca. where I thought my life was over at 18. The man I had trusted had taken off and gone AWOL after nine days of marriage. In Culpepper, VA., another betrayal found me lost, but my father traveled eight hours to bring me home from my grief. I returned to college defeated and lost.
A few weeks later, friends had to lead me around like a lost puppy. My eyes had gotten infected and scratched from keeping new contacts in too long. I was blind and lost.
Then years later after another bad decision which led to many rooms at night, facing abuse and seeing my life pass before my eyes.
Lost but clinging to God even when I was called stupid and worse.
Bruises and a black eye; cut lip; and hurt ribs.Wondering why me? On the last night, when he goes into a back room where the guns are stored, I run into the night …. Lost
Friends find me and help me put my life back together again.
Connecting with God again and growing. Free of fear, I find my hero, soul mate.
He is the one God meant for me to be with all along. In 2001, God gave him and family — three children ages 19 to 6 and a baby daughter. I haven’t been lost now for 12 years.
If you are lost and in an abusive situation. There is hope. Know you are not alone. Seek help and run into the night. With God’s help, you will be found and the pieces of a broken life will be mended. Do it before it is too late. I could have had a much different ending to this true story had I not taken the route to escape. But this is my happy ending now.
Pictures grace my life that illustrate God’s light and love that found me.
Hi Mary,
So much abuse that goes on out there in the world. A young boy just shot his abusive Dad last week and I really hope he gets the help he needs instead of being sent to a horrible prison where he will experience more abuse. We can only pray for him. Sadly, most abused children become adult abusers and the cycle goes on and on. That is why it is so important for people to do like you and get away from their abusers. You were very brave to finally break away and thank God that you had others to help you. I too am also happy for you that you found such a wonderful man to give you the love your deserve. God took you on a journey and you found your soul, something that could have been lost for many more years. May God’s blessings be bestowed upon you for all your years to come.
I also like the song, really enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us for this weeks Theme Thursday, it took courage to do this. May you have a weekend filled with love and peace surrounded by your loved ones.
God bless.
Sorry, you had a rough life, glad you had a happy ending! : )
In life too we sometimes get lost in the materialistic world and forget the real purpose of life.But, lord’s grace always guides us.
Mary I’m glad you are not lost anymore x
Mary – this post and video are so poignant to me. I had a very abusive first marriage in the 3 main categories but the support for domestic violence was harder to find in the early 80’s! I do hope your message gives courage to any sufferer now!
Mary, I am glad that your tale has a happy ending. The love of friends and God are a big help in times of being lost like you were.
My friend once told me when I was lost that even when it seemed that no one in the whole world loved me to rember that “God still loves me.” I discovered that this is true. I have passed the word on to others several times, telling of my experience.
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Oh gosh- good for you and your true friends…..powerful message in your post- I am sure it will help others.
Wow I can’t imagine how it must feel to find your way after getting lost like that. I’m so glad you found a better life. 🙂
God can help you overcome anything!
You and I have shared some of the same experiences. It’s wonderful we’ve come out the other side. Yes it is.
Have a terrific day. ☺
A resounding AMEN on this powerful message, Mary! Although I didn’t live with this kind of violence, I lived with fear and abuse through three long relationships. In the last one I was so lost that I didn’t care if I lived or died, in fact the latter was beginning to sound good. Just like you, I knew when it was finally time to run for my life, and then God showed me the man who was meant for me. Isn’t it amazing that the very best things come at last, when you have a broken, willing heart?! I am so delighted to read that you survived these ordeals, that people stepped in along the way to rescue you, and that at last you are free from fear and no longer lost. It sounds like your life is very blessed now, and I am grateful to God for that, and thankful to you for sharing this story with us for Two Shoes Tuesday!
Wow that’s a lot to go through. I’ve never been in an abusive relationship but I had an abusive parent (physical and verbal abuse). So glad you made it out the other side with the help of loved ones and God. Tweeted, G+ and Facebooked this so others can read it.
wow..you’re one tough lady to get through that kind of abuse and still have a good word for others…I tip my hat to you. Congrats that you found a good man.
great write
Mary, this is an inspiring, brave and powerful post. Thank you for sharing it.
whew! Thank Goodness! I am so happy that this all worked out for you…an amazing story of strength , support and love.
Sounds like you have been through a lot of heartbreak but I’m so glad you found a happy ending!
‘Sending you a hug ((Mary)) -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures