I recently received this email from a newsletter subscriber. I asked her permission if I could use her words because I believe her struggle mirrors all of ours. She writes: Hi Mary. I'm not sure if it's okay to reply to this mail, but it really resonated with me as...
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When You Don’t Want to Exist Anymore
I received this from a reader last month. Have you ever felt this way? Ever just not want to exist for a while? I'm by no means suicidal. I love life... but I haven't seen good days. I feel so guilty. I feel like I'm hurting so many because I have so much rage inside....
How do you overcome those bad days?
Megan asks: I have another question. I believe that the biggest part of the abuse I have placed behind me as no longer a part of who I am or who God has created me to be. But there are always days where bad memories come in like rushing waters. Something some said...
10 Ways to Grow Your Blog Traffic
This question comes from Michael: I've been blogging for four plus years. Though my writing has improved, my readership has not. Any ideas on how to grow a blog that you have, will be greatly appreciated. God bless you and yours! First, thanks for the imparting of...
When Do I Tell My Kids about My Sexual Abuse?
This week I'm answering some difficult questions put forth by two readers. Rachel asked: 1) How over time did you tell your children about your past? Was there a certain amount of knowledge you passed along as the children grew up or did you wait for a "teachable...
18 Questions to Ask When God Seems Far
Kerry Dee asks this question: Hi Mary. I have a question that really puzzles me. I am a Christian but somewhere along the way, I lost being comforted by my faith. I don't have "the peace that passes all understanding" ever. Scripture doesn't comfort me, nor prayer,...
Should I tell my story chronologically or in little bits?
Here's a question from Shelly: I have been in counseling with the same person for the last 1 1/2 years. The basic gist of what happened to me as a child is known, but I haven't told the story of it in any sort of timeline. It's all been in pieces. At the beginning I...
Do you ever suffer from anxiety?
Today's question comes from Gloria: Mary did you ever suffer from anxiety? I am having a very difficult time with it. I get very frustrated when anyone mentions being raped. I was and I am trying to get past it. I was at work tonight and someone was watching the news...
How Do I Get Rid of Negative, Suspicious Thoughts?
We're continuing the series where I answer your questions. If you have a burning question, simply write it in the comment section following this post. Today's question comes from Anonymous: Here's a question for you, Mary. It kinda mirrors 'lisa's' question....
How do I trust an Untrustworthy Friend?
Welcome to Wednesdays, dear, dear reader. As you may or may not know, I'm tackling YOUR questions on Wednesdays. If you have a burning question you'd like me to answer, simply write your query in the comments section after you read today's post. This week's question...
How do I Write my Memoir if I’m Scared?
This is part of the several week series where I answer your questions. If you'd like a question answered here, please comment in the comment section and be watching this blog on Wednesdays for the answers. I'll also be tackling some of these questions on the Uncaged...
Don’t I have a right to be angry?
This is part of the several-week, Ask Mary A Burning Question series. Below is a series of questions I answered a reader through email (used by permission). If you have a question you'd like me to tackle, please write it in the comments section below. ... Recently I...