I've heard it time and time again. You are so brave to tell your story.
I don't feel brave. Most of the time I feel afraid. Even after I tell it. Afraid that this will be the time -- the telling -- that does me in -- that brings disaster on my head.
I tell my story because I have to tell it. I need to tell it.
I tell it to help others. I tell it to make sure I don't fall back into the world of denial. I tell it to remind myself of what I've survived.
Brave leaves me with a picture of a soldier going into battle, and I certainly don't feel like a soldier.
Courage is "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty". I might be able to apply courage.
But, brave and courage are synonyms, so I guess I'm stuck with both of them.
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Those who help others by being vulnerable and telling their story to shine the light on hope at courageous. {{Applause}}
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Felecia
Unafraid to tell is brave. So glad I stopped by today. Keep on being brave, strong and courageous! Sharing adds numbers and there is strength in numbers.
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Kelly
Dear Melanie
ReplyDeleteYes, dear one, it takes tons and tons of courage and bravery to overcome those ugly things. You are a brave lady, dear friend. The way that you trust your Pappa to heal all those hurt memories, is amazing.
Blessings fromFMF
MIA