Summon Strength from within Yourself

Sometimes, the  only person you can draw strength from is yourself.

I, a decorated U.S. Army Veteran was once a scared little boy who was molested by my Boy Scout master.


The night I was molested will be seared into my memory until the day I die.   Although I felt terrified and shamed that night, I never despaired.   I never let that incident get the best of me.  I wasn't going to give that dirty man the satisfaction.



That said, I didn't turn to anyone (like I should have) for help either.  I was really scared.  I never told anyone about the incident,  until years later, but I never let that dirty old man touch me again.




How did I summon strength from within myself?  At the moment of the molestation, I started praying.  I must have said 100 Hail Mary's and Our Fathers.  And, as soon as I saw the opportunity I got to hell out of there.


Life can land blows on you.  There may be something going on in your life that is causing you to dispare.  Pleas remember that remaining silent, not getting help is the wrong thing to do.  Finding strength in yourself may mean only that you sum the courage to speak to be heard.


If you keep your situation a  dirty little secret, how can anyone help you?


Do like I did.  Pray.  Pray.  Then, pray again.  After you've prayed, make a 20 second leap of courage and call someone.