Moving forward and breaking the hold that old lies have kept us in is a difficult process. Changing how one thinks can and is done quite often by those who are willing to do the hard work that it takes to make those changes.

Finding ourselves within some kind of spirituality is also a process. Maybe you can work on that through getting in touch with that which makes you feel more relaxed like a walk in the woods or on a beach, sitting in a park watching children play and seeing their innocents. Maybe it can come through meditation or prayer. Even doing deep breathing exercises can help.

Maybe the place to start is to begin believing that you are a survivor and no longer a victim. You may have to tell yourself that many times over every single day to begin to believe it, but that's okay, it's how we change our thinking.

Wishing you well on your journey!