When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough

I’ve been told multiple times ‘You’re in my thoughts’

And it’s an EXTREMELY frustrating line

You can think about my situation all you want

You can send prayers my way all you want

Neither of them have gotten us anywhere

For you, it may be enough

For us, it’s not

Society as whole needs to put their foot where their is and step up

MAJORLY

Within a six month time span, my son and I went from a psychologically abusive situation to one where there’s physical abuse and alcoholism present (neither of us have been touched). To attempt to ask again for help isn’t an option. If you’re not willing to believe me the first time, when psychological abuse was present, why should I attempt again?

The burden of proof was already evident with behaviors…

When my son and I were altering the way we did things to prevent a reaction from the abuser, which in turn would one cause a reaction anyway…

When I started becoming withdrawn and isolating…

When seeking help only made the abuse worse…

Thoughts and prayers have no place unless you’re willing to step up and stand behind it.

Even if it means getting your hands dirty in the process