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🧵I’m a little over half way through reading @R_Denhollander ‘s book, What Is A Girl Worth. I’ve had to take it slow. Even though I was married to my abuser and the circumstances of my assaults were very different from hers, the book has proved triggering.
But I keep reading because when she describes her feelings and responses to trauma, she mirrors mine. All those fears about coming out with the truth, trying to navigate motherhood while healing, trying to be a wife after my body was weaponized against me - it is all so familiar.
Being a survivor of s*xual abuse is complicated. Learning to live after being defiled and gaslit is incredibly challenging. Those of us who have chosen to go public haven’t done so lightly - we, perhaps more than anyone else, know what the truth costs and the price is high.
If you want to understand what the aftermath of abuse looks like, read Rachael’s book. She is putting into words what thousands (millions?) of women, men and children have endured. The church should be outraged on survivors behalf and fighting to protect them - but most don’t.
I both hate and am thankful that I’m not alone on this path to healing. It is encouraging to see another woman of faith and integrity share her experience. It helps me remember I can, too, can be strong and overcome what was meant for evil - God is still good. #PTSD #MeToo
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