Last night at Brownstone Books
Last night Shawna Marie and I attended a book signing at Brownstone Bookstore in Brooklyn. Yes, Healing Truth Center travels ;). This event was a two-fold. There was an author promoting his first book and a panel of 4 men discussing Black love. It touched on the issues within our community on the challenges of a loving relationship. Trust me when I tell you it was the hardest thing sitting and just listening. Literally, I was falling out of my chair. Listening to 4 men talk about some of thier struggles and the challenges of being able to love someone and the constant work that needes to be on themselves. For me this really touched home because I recently divorced.
Today, I to have get naked and say I am a strong person, but this situation right here has (WHEW!) truly broken me. I get so mad at myself trying to understand what I did wrong and how can I be better the next time. Last night really sparked something inside to make me have no sleep and walk to my friend's house at 6 in the morning. Yes, I said SIX!!! While walking I begin to played out my life to try and understand why I couldn't help the one I loved. Then it really dawn on me (ok I have had this revelaltion a couple of times - ha!) that I can't help anyone that does not want to help themselves. Now people, this goes across the board. But I believe its more devasting when you truly love this person and they just can't see it.
I can tell I am getting a little long winded so allow me to begin to wrap up. After crying on my friends couch, I was reminded of the great work GOD has done and is doing. I am not going to say that I am not faced with challenges of healing my heart, but I realize that I have the best HEALER in my corner. And know that this will pass because the greater good is coming. WE are preparing me to recieved it!! I am no preacher, but GOD has provided me with a gift of a voice and I believe its fine time that I use it!
Thank you to the four men last night who allow us to see no matter how good its looks on the outside that continued work is being done to better themselves. Thank you for giving me the courage to take a loooooonnnnggggg look in the mirror. You guys have truly inspired me to utilized the gift GOD has given me- MY VOICE!!!
Blessings,
G.....
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Beloved G, I applaud you for your honest sharing with Healing Truth Center online community members. So often those of us who have been abused, neglected or mistreated suffer from the shame of those experiences and simply do not feel comfortable sharing that our healing process is still in progress. I too was particularly touched by the panel at Brownstone Books, and our subsequent discussions. It has kicked up recollections of my entire lifetime of experiences in and about love. While some emotions are coming up with this process, I am lovingly receiving them. For we do "give love for" all that we have received, especially to ourselves. May you love the woman who loved a husband who was not able to love you in a way that truly honors and supports you. May you love the woman who bravely sought her freedom from an unhappy relationship. Love the mother who has chosen to love herself and her son enough to seek complete satisfaction in her life, and let go of that which is less than the very blessed. xo's Braveheart. Love, S