Abuse
For some people, life can be troubling as a result of baggage from earlier experiences. If you've suffered sexual, physical or emotional abuse, then your heart can be injured and filled with pain. To deal with the pain, a number of coping mechanisms can be adopted; some of which can be destructive to your self or to your loved ones. Examples of these are alcohol, drugs, self-harm and acting out to hurt others. Other coping skills can mask the pain and, while not directly destructive, none th less can create harm. These include avoidance of closeness and constant seeking of approving love. For some, the coping mechanisms no longer work resulting in a sense of losing control of life. The result is intense anxiety and despair.
Dysfunctional Families
If a person has grown up in a cold or dysfunctional family (such as an alcoholic family) the pattern is very similar. The heart is injured distorting one's perspective of your self and others. Each of us needs a certain amount and quality of love as we grow up. This is simply a fact and no amount of inner will power can make up for it. You will power can help sustain your coping skills enabling you to build a good life, but the injury remains.
Hope
There is hope. St. Monica's is a inner spiritual healing program that has helped many others to attain peace and an optimistic, forward looking life. It's not magic. The program works by helping you understand the nature of the damage and resulting coping mechanisms and then directing your heart and soul to God so that you may participate with His grace and attain healing. The past is not forgotton, but it no longer controls your life. The baggage is released and you are free to build a beautiful life and set of relationships.
To further understand St. Monica's or to make an appointment, contact David on davidp56@gmail.com or 970-352-1060, extension 104. This is not a group meeting, but a series of individual meetings with David. Everything is highly confidential. If you need references, let David know.