by bloominthedark | Oct 21, 2016 | abuse, Ex-Victim, Healing, Uncategorized, Victim
Have you ever been deeply wounded? Has someone betrayed your trust? Are you staggering beneath the burden of multiplied sorrow? You can’t live in a broken world without eventually being marred by brokenness on a personal level. All of us to a greater or lesser degree...
by bloominthedark | Aug 22, 2016 | abuse, Ex-Victim, gangs, Healing, Uncategorized, Victim
A defiant attitude developed in my heart as I struggled to resist the feelings of abandonment and anger I felt towards Mom leaving us. While my sister, brother and I were at school, she moved her belongings to an apartment. Dad broke the news to us; she was never...
by bloominthedark | Jun 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
This post by Bloom In The Dark board member Ginny Prinz was originally published on the Letting Go of Why blog, and is partially excerpted below. “Hey, those pants actually look great on you!” I looked down, and was surprised to agree with her – Stephanie – my...
by bloominthedark | Jun 17, 2016 | Bloom In the Dark book, opportunity, Success, Uncategorized
Greetings, fellow Bloomers! We have just received an opportunity which will allow us to represent Bloom in the Dark and its mission of healing at both the 2016 AND 2017 conferences of the American Association of Christian Counselors for half the normal cost! The...
by bloominthedark | Jun 14, 2016 | abuse, Bible, Ex-Victim, Healing, love, Rape, Uncategorized, Victim
Susanne Maynes says “Religion had kept me bound. A revelation of the real Jesus set me free.”
by bloominthedark | May 10, 2016 | abuse, Bloom In the Dark book, Ex-Victim, Healing, Jail, prison, Rape, Uncategorized, Victim
What can we learn from prison? Why do women end up in prison? What can we do to help? Author Melinda Inman shares the lessons she’s learned from working with hurting women in prison.
by bloominthedark | May 9, 2016 | abuse, Ex-Victim, Healing, Uncategorized, Victim
Crystal Sutherland is an Ex-Victim who has created a tool to help others dealing with the type of sexual abuse she experienced as a child. While most victims of childhood sexual abuse never deal with the damage, Crystal chose to reach out to God for healing. In her...
by bloominthedark | Mar 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Are you the “vessel of honor” you want to be? If not, watch my 5 minute testimony and then comment below on how the video affected your view of yourself. Thanks. ...
by bloominthedark | Feb 11, 2016 | abuse, Ex-Victim, Healing, Success, Uncategorized, Victim
I’m so excited to introduce to you another Ex-Victim who has shared her testimony of brokenness and abuse to give hope. Tracey Casciano is an inspiration. I’m thrilled to be sharing this book that showed me how God is always faithful to meet and heal us. I...
by bloominthedark | Jan 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you’re hurting because you lost someone irreplaceable in your life….Today, it’s been two years since Victoria died. What she taught me about the value of relationships is more clear today than ever.
