Jasmine's Place Issue No. 7 - September/October 2013 | Page 21
I look back and see now that it
started in my childhood. Although I
was unaware I was doing this at the
time, as a child I was a master at
taking responsibility for other
people’s choices, behaviors, and
feelings. I was uncomfortable and
afraid to speak up or confront
individuals or situations; it was easier
to put my feelings and thoughts
under the rug. These patterns
continued into my adulthood. I was
comfortable being uncomfortable.
Although I was
unaware I was doing
this at the time, as a
child, I was a master at
taking responsibility
for other people’s
choices, behaviors,
and feelings.
forgiveness, through the Lord Jesus
Christ, forgiving others and forgiving
myself as well.
It’s a process and it isn’t easy
however, for me it was taking the
first step in recognizing patterns in
my choices, behaviors, and feelings.
Then I became aware and I was able
to make changes or consider “why”
and begin to prayerfully work on one
pattern at a time.
It takes time to undo years and years
of habitual patterns and behavior,
however, it’s not impossible once
you allow yourself to acknowledge,
become aware, and make steps
towards hope!
But those who hope in the Lord will
renew their strength. They will soar
like eagles; they will run and not
grow weary, they will walk and not
be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Copyright © Sheryl Griffin
Since my diagnosis and therapy I
have been able to see things in a
balanced perspective and while I still
struggle at times with taking
responsibility for other people’s
choices, putting things under the rug,
and ignoring red flags, I am much
more aware and strive daily to not
allow myself to fall into those traps.
I have also learned the importance of
asking for and receiving God’s
Sheryl Griffin is an Author, Encourager, Wife,
and Mom. She and her husband, Doug have
been married since 1996. They have two
children. Originally from California, Tennessee
has been home since 1998.
After a diagnosis of PTSD (post-traumatic stress
disorder) and panic/anxiety in 2007, her
passion is to let others know they are not
alone and there is always hope.
Website: www.SherylGriffin.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/SherylGriffinHope
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SherylGriffin
Email: [email protected]
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