“I’ve learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one’ll love you as you areBut I won’t let them break me down to dust
I know that there’s a place for us
For we are glorious”“This Is Me” by Justin Paul and Benj Pasek,
Copyright © Kobalt Music Publishing
As abuse survivors, we carry scars – emotional, mental, and physical. That is a fact of life for us.
To be ashamed of our scars is to be ashamed of who we are and who we were meant to be. Afraid, we became valiant. Humiliated, we grew resolute. Weak and wounded, we found our strength.
Our scars are proof of that. They are proof of the power with which we held onto life…and the Power that sustained us.
We have been hurt and we have been broken. But we are still here. We have been defiled and spat upon, rejected and reviled. But we are still here.
We may not meet society’s standards for perfection. We may not fit society’s mold of what it is to be acceptable. Those standards are a product of ignorance. That mold was meant to be broken.
Our scars are obvious. But we are still here. And our wounds are, also, our glory.
“In my deepest wound I saw Your glory and it astounded me.”
-St. Augustine of Hippo
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ANNA WALDHERR A Voice Reclaimed, Surviving Child Abuse 
The shame is that as an individual in society I know what they feel is true about its drive for perceived perfection.and shun. It is abuse. How tragic, for the perfection we should seek is that of the soul. We would embrace.
“Our wounds are our glory.” Powerful and uplifting. Love and blessings to you, Anna.
Thank you, Gbolabo. You are always a blessing, my friend. With love, A.
It’s quite something, Anna, that Christ in His resurrection (now glorified) body still bears His scars, eternal evidence of His suffering– and of His triumph.
You are so right, Allan.
We all bear the scars as reminders of our past, what we’ve done, what has been done to us and what has happened to us. Those scars are permanent and all we can do is to guide our steps around them, sometimes looking deep into them, sometimes forgetting them and letting them get dust in the forgotten dark rooms of our mind.
Beautifully expressed, Francisco.
Thank you Anna, but you have said it better and it needs to be said. All the best,
F
This is a very uplifting post Anna. I’m so filled with positive vibes here.😁
Sending all strength your way.
Have a happy and safe day❤
Thank you so much for your kind wishes. May you stay happy and safe, as well. Blessings, A. ❤
Always a great pleasure Anna.🥰🥰
Thank you so much for sharing this Anna, I at times struggle with the fact that I suffer from bipolar disorder and it’s taken a really long time to accept myself for the way that God has made me. Your post here has also reminded me of to the healing of scars from horrible things I have been through throughout my life, that Jesus Christ has healed and continues to work further healing in me since I surrendered my life to Him about three years ago. All praise and glory to God in the precious name of Jesus Christ. God bless 🙏🏽😊
I am so glad you liked the post, Michelle. 🙂 You are a precious child of God, just as you are. I join w/ you in praising Him. May He continue to support, encourage, and heal you.
This is so true Anna. I spoke to women who are victims of abuse and violence and it was really hearbreaking…my latest video about Kayla, a survivor was really something i will never forget
It is a powerful video, Michnavs. Such women deserve a voice.
Thank you so much Anna…i hope we get to witness the change we’ve always rallied about .
Me, too.
Did you write this post?
Yes. As an incest survivor (and former atheist), I am all to familiar w/ abuse and the impact it can have.
Wow, what a testimony
To God be the glory.
Amen!