Stories & Reflections
Every life carries a story worth telling. Some stories come from deep wounds, others from moments of joy, clarity, or faith. Together, they weave a larger picture — one that reminds us we are not alone.
This page is home to:
- Personal reflections from the TOMFAW blog — honest thoughts on faith, trauma, healing, and finding peace.
- Your stories — experiences shared by readers who want their voices heard.
- Insights & encouragement — lessons and perspectives that point toward hope and growth.
Whether you’re here to read or to share, this space is meant to be open, honest, and safe.
Share Your Story
If you feel called to add your own journey, we welcome it. Writing can be a powerful step in healing — and your words may bring light to someone else’s path.
Why Stories Matter
When we tell our stories, we give shape to our experiences. We take what was hidden and bring it into the light. We remind ourselves and each other that pain can be transformed, that faith can steady us, and that hope can grow even in hard places.
So read freely. Share boldly. And remember — your story belongs here too.
Stories That Heal Communities
Why sharing personal stories creates collective healing The Loneliness of Silent Suffering When trauma strikes, one of the deepest wounds is loneliness. We may feel like no one could possibly understand what we’ve endured. Even if others know the facts, they cannot know the weight. The silence isolates us, whispering: You are the only one. […]
The Gift of Writing in Third Person
How third-person writing brings clarity and courage Stepping Back to See More Clearly When we’ve been through trauma, writing about it can feel overwhelming. The words press against us, but the thought of putting “I” in front of them feels too raw, too close, too vulnerable. I was hurt. I was abandoned. I was betrayed. […]
The Healing Power of Storytelling
How writing our stories helps us process trauma The Ache Beneath the Silence Trauma has a way of silencing us. We carry experiences in our bodies, in our nervous systems, in our hearts, long before we find words. Sometimes we bury them so deep that we begin to believe silence is safer than speaking. But […]
Threads of Hope: Rebuilding After Betrayal
Trauma Recovery and Faith After Betrayal Betrayal tore the fabric of her trust, leaving frayed edges she thought could never be repaired. Yet slowly, she discovered that trauma recovery and faith could weave her life back together, thread by thread. She remembered the moment she learned the truth. The air left her chest, and the […]
The Unseen Weight: Recognizing Spiritual Manipulation
Recognizing Spiritual Abuse and Healing It began as devotion. Trusting leaders, listening closely to their words. But slowly, the words that once inspired began to weigh her down. This is the story of spiritual abuse and healing — a journey from confusion to freedom. At first, the verses felt like guidance. She wanted to be […]
Ignored Testimonies: A Mother’s Battle Against Systemic Failures in Family Court
Clara’s Story: A Mother’s Fear and a Court Report That Changed Everything Clara Mitchell had long feared for the safety of her children. Over several years, she had been entangled in family court proceedings in which a court-commissioned family report would play a pivotal role. The report had been prepared by Dr. Fiona Hart, a […]
When Silence Speaks: Finding Strength in Letting Go
Healing after Emotional Abuse She once thought silence meant surrender. That keeping quiet was weakness. Yet in time, she discovered that silence was not the absence of her voice but the beginning of healing after emotional abuse. The conversations had once been loud, spiraling into accusations and confusion. Words were twisted, arguments stretched late into […]
Subtle Signs of Spiritual Abuse in Relationships |
Spiritual abuse rarely starts with shouting or ultimatums. Often, it begins quietly — in subtle comments, twisted scripture, or “forgiveness” offered when no wrong was done. These moments can feel confusing, even surreal, these are the subtle signs of spiritual abuse. For Sarah, it was the text message from Robert that said, “It’s okay, I […]
Sarah’s Step Toward Healing and Letting Go
A reflective journey of healing and letting go, where peace becomes the quiet strength that carries us forward. Healing and letting go often arrive together. Sarah once believed healing meant fixing—patching over every broken place until the cracks disappeared. But her story reminds us that healing is less about repairing and more about releasing. She […]