However with conscious awareness it is still a difficult obstacle to overcome. When your life since age 5 has been abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) and you’re constantly told you’re nothing, it is difficult to keep trying to rise above when you keep falling off the horse. It takes courage, fortitude, a strong circle of solid friends who encourage, and more than anything faith that God has your back. Thanks for the post and the encouragement. I’m too old and frazzled to give up! 😊