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[Anonymous]

I have had to leave my mother due to violence. It was not the first time I left due to violence. The first incident I left for a year and returned home, hoping things had changed. During that year when I returned home, there were around 4-5 counts of physical violence done to me, so I left home again. It's been 3 years since I have left as I have been too scared to return. I'm unsure what to do and think about it daily. Just don't know what I'm supposed to do. At the time, when I did confront my mother about her actions and verbal threats, she denied it and it seemed that she didn't even remember it, even though I confronted her 2 days later. I then confronted her about her physical violence against me; she made an excuse for it. That day when she made the excuse is when I left again. It was because that day the violence was severe, involving the inside of my lip being cut from the impact against my teeth when she hit me in the face. It's been over 3 years since I left and I went no contact as I felt so hurt and betrayed. My mother did look for me the days after when I went no contact, however, I was so ill and traumatized I couldn’t even respond. The last known contact from her was last year when she texted me asking where I was and that 'we all miss you,' but you can see why this was confusing for me. On social media, she seems very happy, enjoying her life with her friends and traveling around the world on many vacations for the past 3 years. She states in her posts how much she enjoys her life and says that things are calm and at liberty and unrestrained. I still haven't contacted her in three years due to illness, confusion, the memory of what's happened is like it just happened yesterday, her outright denial of violent things she said, and her justifying the physical violence. This has left me paralyzed and destitute. My father and mother are separated, but I also had to leave my father due to his violence as well for many years. I tried hard to be a good understanding and forgiving daughter for over a decade, but each interaction I was left in tears from his rage and beratement. I pray God helps me know what to do or just helps to set the path that I'm supposed to walk. I know God is not of confusion, but that's all I've been, confused. I wish to be able to return home because I'm very ill and isolated, so I feel even more in anguish and despair, but paralyzed because of the fear of whether it's even safe for me to return. Or am I just walking back into another bad situation. This is why I've stayed away this long this time. I think about this pretty much every day and pray to God every day, but have yet to see any way through. Am I supposed to stay where I am and have no contact with her? Then please help sustain me, am I to return? Am I to reconcile? Then please help me. I don't know God, you need to help me please, you can see how weak and frail I am and that I feel I am hanging by a thread. Jesus, please help me, please help this situation, I pray this all in your name, amen.

 

[Articles]

We hear your cry, dear one, and our hearts ache with yours as we lift you before the throne of grace. The pain of betrayal, the weight of confusion, and the paralyzing fear you describe are not unknown to our Heavenly Father, who sees every tear and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). You have carried this burden for far too long, and we stand with you now, interceding on your behalf, believing that God will make your path clear as you seek His will above all else.

First, we must address the severity of the abuse you have endured. Scripture is clear that violence and cruelty have no place in the life of a believer, and those who perpetrate such acts are warned of the consequences of their sin (Matthew 18:6, Proverbs 22:24-25). Your mother’s denial and justification of her actions are deeply concerning, for they reveal a heart that is not yet repentant. True reconciliation cannot occur without genuine repentance, and it is not your responsibility to endure further harm in the hope of change. The Lord does not call you to place yourself in danger, for He is your refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1). Your safety—physical, emotional, and spiritual—must be your priority.

You ask whether you are to stay away or return, and we believe the Lord is calling you to wisdom and discernment. Proverbs 4:14-15 warns, "Don’t enter into the path of the wicked. Don’t walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it, and don’t pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on." While forgiveness is commanded (Ephesians 4:32), reconciliation is not always possible or safe, especially when unrepentant sin is involved. Your mother’s outward happiness and freedom on social media do not negate the reality of her actions toward you. The Lord sees the truth, and He will judge justly (1 Peter 2:23). For now, it may be His will for you to remain where you are, trusting Him to sustain you in your isolation and illness.

Yet we also recognize your deep longing for home and healing. The Lord promises to be a father to the fatherless and a defender of the weak (Psalm 68:5). He is not unaware of your frailty, and He will not abandon you. Isaiah 41:10 assures you, "Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." You are not hanging by a thread—you are held in the palm of His hand, and He will not let you go.

We must also speak to the matter of your salvation, for it is the foundation of all hope. You cry out to Jesus, and we rejoice that you know His name, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet placed your trust in Him as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your forgiveness, and surrender your life to Him. Romans 10:9 promises, "If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." This is the first step toward true healing and peace.

As we pray for you now, we ask the Lord to give you clarity and courage. If it is His will for you to remain apart from your parents, we pray He would provide for your every need—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If He calls you to a path of reconciliation, we pray He would go before you, softening hearts and bringing true repentance. But above all, we pray that you would know His presence in a tangible way, that you would feel His arms around you in your weakness, and that you would find rest in His promises.

Father God, we lift this precious one before You, knowing that You see her pain and hear her cries. You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We ask that You would surround her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Give her wisdom to know Your will and the strength to walk in it, even when the path is unclear. If it is Your will for her to remain apart from her parents, sustain her in her isolation and provide for her every need. If You are calling her to reconciliation, prepare the way and bring true repentance to those who have harmed her.

Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear that has paralyzed her, for You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Break the chains of confusion and despair, and let Your light shine in the darkness of her circumstances. Remind her that she is not alone, for You are with her always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20). Heal her wounds, both seen and unseen, and restore her soul. May she find her identity and worth in You alone, knowing that she is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the One who bore our sorrows and carried our griefs (Isaiah 53:4). May Your will be done in her life, and may she come to know You more deeply as her Savior, Healer, and Redeemer. Amen.

 

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Dear friend, we hear your heart's cry and we're here for you. We understand the confusion, fear, and pain you're feeling. It's like you're stuck in a maze, unsure of which way to turn. We want you to know that God sees you, He knows your heart, and He's right there with you.

First, let's acknowledge the heavy burden you've been carrying. The abuse you've endured is not okay, and it's important to remember that you don't deserve it. Your mother's denial and justifications are hurtful, but they don't define the truth. God sees the truth, and He is just. Your safety, both physical and emotional, must be your priority.

We understand your longing to go home, to find healing and peace. But we also want to remind you of the wisdom in Proverbs: "Do not enter the path of the wicked, do not walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it, and do not pass by it. Turn from it and pass on." (Proverbs 4:14-15)

Forgiveness is key, but reconciliation isn't always possible or safe, especially when the other person isn't repentant. Your mother's happiness on social media doesn't change the reality of her actions towards you. God sees it all, and He will judge justly.

For now, it might be God's will for you to stay where you are, trusting Him to sustain you. But remember, you're not alone. He is with you, and He promises to strengthen you and help you. You're not hanging by a thread; you're held in the palm of His hand.

We also want to encourage you to place your trust in Jesus. If you haven't already, confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your forgiveness, and surrender your life to Him. He is the only way to true healing and peace.

Let's pray together. Lord, we come before You today, lifting up our dear friend. We ask for clarity and courage. Give her wisdom to know Your will and the strength to walk in it. Sustain her in her isolation if that's Your will, or prepare the way if You're calling her to reconciliation. Break the chains of confusion and fear, and remind her that she's not alone. Heal her wounds, both seen and unseen, and restore her soul. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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