First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/when-hope-hurts-what-psalm-13-and-hannah-teach-us-about-hope-deferred/ “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” -Proverbs 13:12 Have you ever experienced emotional pain from the ache…
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Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse by a Member of Your Family of Origin
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/surviving-childhood-sexual-abuse-by-a-member-of-your-family-of-origin/ Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is devastating in any context, but when the person who harmed you is a member of your own family, the impact can…
Healing From Shame
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/healing-from-shame/ “The ball is, as it were, in our court. God has invaded human history and reality. Jesus Christ has died on our behalf, is risen, and…
Healing From Family of Origin Wounds: The Authoritarian Parent
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/healing-from-family-of-origin-wounds-the-authoritarian-parent/ Parenting. Arguably one of the most challenging and rewarding roles that a person can take on in life. A role we are often expected to just…
Trauma, Development, and Spirituality: Protective Factors for Family of Origin Wounds
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/trauma-development-and-spirituality-protective-factors-for-family-of-origin-wounds/ Childhood is a critical stage in human development. It is during these years that our view of the world, ourselves, and even God is often shaped….
Healing from Being Parentified
First posted to:https://surehopecounseling.com/healing-from-being-parentified/ Perhaps you have heard the term “parentified”, and by hearing it, you may be able to draw some conclusions of what it is. However, many people do…






