Thanks, June. There are SO many stories out there; bunches of stories for each person alive. I realize that there are some stories we aren’t supposed to believe because they aren’t true, but I’d rather err on the side of grace and believe someone when possible versus disregarding what they’re saying. I think that is done too often with people’s stories. 🙁 Thanks for being a believer in stories too!

I’ve missed a few seasons of American Idol too but I didn’t want to miss this final season. Overall it’s been a very positive one with several good stories coming out of it (not to mention good singing! ha). Yes, I hope too that other women will hear La’Porsha’s story and be encouraged that they too can break free. Thanks for stopping by, Lori.

My heart hurts as I read your words, Betty, that you grew up seeing and feeling abuse yourself. 🙁 I know it gives you a whole different level of empathy for other victims of abuse. I’m so thankful that you’ve seen the cycle of abuse stop in your own family.

Thanks for sharing the book title; it’s good to know because I wouldn’t know where to begin on recommended reading!

I love hearing other people’s stories of overcoming. I’m glad that American Idol was willing to share La’Porsha’s story!

It definitely is too easy to forget that we are here to also help others, not just for our own healing. Thanks for all you do to help me remember that with your own stories, Floyd. You’re such a spreader of healing in your corner of the world!

Thanks, Crystal. I really love that La’Porsha has such a wide audience now to share that she has overcome (and is still overcoming) such a hard past. It gives hope to so many!

That breaks my heart, Anita. I’m glad your students have you as their ally! I know you would heal all their hurts if you could.

You’re so right, Sharon; those of us who have not experienced this can easily put it out of our minds. 🙁 May God continue to bring to light those people that we can help, and those that can help us. I love your prayer that healing for the world begins with us!

Glad I’m not the only one crying through La’Porsha’s song. 🙂 Thanks also for sharing about your own gall bladder removal. It’s always encouraging to hear that it worked for others! It’s taken longer than I thought for the original pain to go away, but after about 6 weeks I finally can tell a huge difference, praise God.