179: Part 1: How Can We Release Anger and Discover God's Forgiveness After Intense Trauma? with Elishaba Doerksen

How can we manage our thoughts and emotions and release anger after experiencing intense childhood trauma, such as physical and sexual abuse? Today Elishaba Doerksen shares her dramatic story of survival, courage and bravery, as well as God’s forgiveness, after years of horrific abuse from her father. NOTE: Because Elishaba shares openly about her traumatic experiences, this conversation contains graphic and potentially triggering content that may not be appropriate for all audiences. In addition, the end of this episode contains resources to find forgiveness and healing if you too have been a victim of abuse. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[8:42] Elishaba’s Mental Perspective on Growing Up Surrounded by Trauma[10:55] How Abuse Shapes Self Worth and Identity[16:24] Blaming Yourself as a Victim of Abuse[20:54] How to Break Free From Feeling Like Nothing Will Ever Change[23:31] Finding God’s Unconditional Love[36:21] Resources to Find the Next Level of Hope and RestorationCONNECT WITH ELISHABA:WebsiteBookRESOURCES:Faithful Counseling (affiliate link)FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame and striving for acceptance.Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training!Send us Fan Mail