God & cereal
Earlier I was watching my husband eat his cereal
& suddenly I didn’t just see him as the man sitting in front of me….I saw the little boy he once was, I saw through him & my heart broke. I wished with everything in me that I could’ve been there back then… to protect him, to shield him, to stand where others should have but didn’t.
The pain he carried as a child was never his to carry. It should’ve been someone else’s job to keep him safe, to fight for him. And it kills me sometimes to think about how much was stolen from him. If I could, I would’ve taken it all on myself every wound, every heartbreak just so he wouldn’t have had to & still have to live in pain over a decade later.
I can’t change the past but I can give him my everything now. I try every single day to be the kind of wife who makes him feel safe, cherished and loved in the way he always deserved. I pray for God to heal the pieces of him I’ll never be able to reach but while He does, I’ll be here doing everything I can to make sure my husband never feels alone in his pain again.
When I look at him, I don’t just see my husband….I see the little boy who survived things no child should’ve had to, & the man who still deserves to be fought for, loved deeply, & reminded he is safe now. And I’ll spend my life being that for him. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
2 Corinthians 1: 3-4
Watching someone you love carry the weight of childhood trauma can be deeply emotional and challenging. Childhood wounds often leave lasting scars that affect adult relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. Healing these wounds requires patience, empathy, and a supportive environment where the survivor feels safe and valued. In relationships where one partner has endured early pain, the role of the other as a protector and source of unconditional love can be transformative. Acts of compassion and kindness help build trust, encouraging the healing process gradually. Prayer and faith, as referenced in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, offer spiritual comfort and strength, reminding both partners that they are not alone in their struggles. It’s important to understand that healing from childhood trauma is not linear—it involves ups and downs. Encouraging professional counseling can be invaluable, alongside the emotional and spiritual support offered at home. Couples who navigate these challenges with openness and resilience often develop deeper bonds and a shared sense of purpose. Living out this commitment means actively affirming your loved one’s worth and assuring them of their safety now. When we see beyond the surface to the vulnerable child within, it creates a profound empathy that fuels healing. Ultimately, it is a journey marked by hope, where faith and love join forces to restore peace and joy. If you or someone you know is supporting a partner with a difficult past, remember that your efforts make a meaningful difference. Keep faith alive, nurture with love, and seek comfort from God’s compassion, as the scripture beautifully reminds us. Healing is possible, and no one should face their pain alone.