Fire
You can discern that voice a million miles away. “You’re crazy.” “It’s your fault.” “You should be ashamed of yourself.” “You have no right to say what you said.” “You aren’t a good Christian.” “I know something you don’t know, but I won’t tell you because you aren’t safe.” Mind games. Stonewalling. Gaslighting. You can see the dark tail under the sheep’s clothing. You are no longer a victim, but you will stand with the victims. You know who you are. You are not who you used to be. You’re healing. A warrior has replaced the coward. You are no longer afraid of the fire inside you. Photo by Jens Mahnke