“One by one we must confront the lies..” Powerful words.
ANNA WALDHERR A Voice Reclaimed, Surviving Child Abuse
Birdwatching in Panama, Author Alex Proimos (CC BY-2.0)
“And if they stare
Just let them burn their eyes
On you moving.
And if they shout
Don’t let it change a thing
That you’re doing.Hold your head up,
Hold your head up,
Hold your head up,
Hold your head high.”– “Hold Your Head Up”, C. White, R. Argent © Marquise Songs
A rock song from the ’70s by Argent has special relevance for abuse survivors. Called “Hold Your Head Up” it is a reminder that we are more than just victims.
But abuse victims, by whatever name, are not known for valuing themselves highly. To the contrary, we can barely raise our heads, let alone form a realistic view of ourselves.
The abuse to which we were subjected created a web of lies – that we were worthless, that we were undeserving of love or care. Trapped in that…
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