Four directional maneuvers from domestic violence

If you ever wonder who you are....pray

If you ever wonder "whose" you are...pray

Wondering your next steps...ask for direction

When to move forward, what does your heart say?

How to move forward...assess where you are and what tools you have or need, then make your exit.

You are courageous from the North, South, East, and West.

No matter what direction challenges come from, you are a strong force withstanding and resisting the roaring lion.

From one direction you go to the daycare center to pick your children, oops, perpetrator has already picked them up without your permission. But, he doesn't need your permission because by law, he has joint custody, he just didn't communicate his plans. He knew it would push your button(S)....so he did it anyway [this is an obstacle from one direction].

You go to pick up the kids and he doesn't open the front door.  He's conveniently "changed" the custody "week(S)" on you....what to do you? [this is another obstacle] Certainly, you can call the police, but, he won't answer the door like he did before....[another obstacle].

This immaturity obviously has no place for parenthood and it is terribly manipulating. These are only a  few obstacles coming from the opposing side that are more than troublesome.

One way to break this off is go to the police. IF that doesn't help because both parents do have rights and it's a 50/50 deal even when your split from the other side.

Actually, all of these scenarios and more did happen to me and I prayed (which is always, always the first choice). I wept too, but, I prayed day and night and invited my christian sisters to pray as well.

It was quite heart wrenching when the daycare told me there was nothing they could do and the attorney (I went through a few) said the same thing or that they'd look into it and get back with me.

What was most empowering then and still is today, my faith in Jesus Christ. Empowering to know the perpetrator cannot hurt me because I will not allow it. I have power and authority in Christ and I use it (like a power washer washing the grime of your driveway). You have the same power and authority in Jesus name, because he lives within.

I believe you are courageous in all the directions that you take. Another choice is command stuff (whatever that stuff is) to move out of your way (it's like telling a dog what to do...aka, sit, shake, lay, etc). We command every day, you may not realize it, but we all do through our speech.

Another area to pay close attention to  is your atmosphere. What does it look like? Remember, God is a miracle worker and there is not one thing He cannot do. I hope that you will trust Him like I have.

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