Thought and Poem

Thought – July 26, 2014

The mending of a family torn by dysfunction for many years can take time. Healing can take even longer. How long? No one really knows. But how would you know if you did not take steps to find the right path that will lead to peaceful relationships?

Each victim of any kind of abuse needs to find their own way to deal with scars left behind. But, if we really search out avenues in which to try, trying becomes easier and some healing may takes place without our even being aware.

When the people who cause you to suffer, in whatever way you did, are no longer alive, it is up to the multiple victims in families to rally together to help each other to move forward. Yet, just because you are eager to give the “family” thing another try, other siblings may have wet feet about stepping into the memories of their turbulent past so that they can get back on the sandy beach. What can you share with them that will help them and give them the strength and courage they need to allow their hearts to take another chance?

If you were to compile a “First Aid” kit for mending broken families, what would you put in the kit? Share your thoughts with us…Jeanne Claire Probst

A mirror so that you can see your reflection,

To override another’s rejection,

That you can see how strong you have been,

To have survived all you went through way back then.

Then perhaps a band aid or two could be employed,

To cover the wounds of scars that may fester and annoy.

And to prevent the oozing effects of our yesterdays,

Maybe a few thoughts and words when kindness for when things seem to irritate.

A small bottle of peroxide would be good,

To clean wounds of memories you never understood.

And perhaps a jar of healing balm,

To help keep tension low and nerves calm.

But most of all a jar of each of these,

Love, joy, patience, forgiveness and peace,

To be used when there is a need,

And to do what it will take for all to heal that you may become a loving family.

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