Faith Hakesley
The Beauty of the Cross
A reflection on the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross +JMJ+ Last night, my amazing and dear friend, Witlee (Live Each Day with Purpose...
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There is always hope!
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Here is where I share insights and information about issues such as trauma, faith, and healing. I also write the occasional book review.
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Faith Hakesley
- Jun 5, 2021
Stop the Blame
Victim blaming: what it is and why it needs to stop +JMJ+ I have something to say about a very serious issue that has reared its ugly...
Faith Hakesley
- Jun 4, 2021
The Sexual Abuse Scandal: Still Staring Us Right in the Face
+JMJ+ Have you ever stopped and wondered what's happening with the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal? It was big news in Boston when...
Faith Hakesley
- Nov 10, 2020
A Survivor's Thoughts on the Release of the Long-Awaited McCarrick Report
+JMJ+ The McCarrick report is set to be released today. Whether the timing of this report is intentional or not, I have to admit that I'm...
Faith Hakesley
- Nov 8, 2020
Not Without Effort
Some reflections about healing +JMJ+ While healing IS possible, it is hard work. Being authentic, courageous, and strong is hard work,...
Faith Hakesley
- Oct 21, 2020
Recognizing Your Worth in the Eyes of God
+JMJ+ Sadly, there will always be people in this world who will not help you realize your worth. From time to time, someone will come...
Faith Hakesley
- Sep 13, 2020
Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness
+JMJ+ In today’s Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) Jesus speaks of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a tough topic for a lot of us. When someone...
Faith Hakesley
- Sep 3, 2020
End the Silence
+JMJ+ Sexual abuse is a pervasive problem in our world today. It’s everywhere from homes, to schools, churches, Hollywood, politics,...
Faith Hakesley
- May 26, 2020
The Danger of "Forgive and Forget"
+JMJ+ Whether you are someone healing from sexual abuse, the death of a loved one, or a medical condition, you are bound to hear some...
Faith Hakesley
- Jan 20, 2020
The Beauty in Our Scars
+JMJ+ Scars. We all have them. I think the first time I became truly aware of the impact of scars was the year I was diagnosed and...
Faith Hakesley
- Jan 10, 2020
Learning to Slow Down and Open My Eyes
Originally published to Faith Restored on July 10, 2019 “The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all...
Faith Hakesley
- Jan 10, 2020
Holding Hope in My Heart
Originally Published to Faith Restored on June 25, 2019 +JMJ+ If you follow me on my Faith Restored page on Facebook (@MyFaithRestored),...
Faith Hakesley
- Jan 10, 2020
One Year After McCarrick Scandal Breaks, Sex Abuse Victim Shares Her Thoughts
Originally Published on Faith Restored June 20, 2019 +JMJ+ As hard as it is for me to wrap my mind around, it’s been one year today since...
Faith Hakesley
- Nov 18, 2019
You Are Loved
+JMJ+ God loves you. Ok, I know some of you may be thinking, "I know that already," but I urge you to stop and really consider what those...
Faith Hakesley
- Oct 22, 2019
A Victim's Response to Bishop Robert Barron's 'Letter to a Suffering Church'
+JMJ+ Several weeks ago, copies of Bishop Robert Barron's “Letter to a Suffering Church” were made available at our parish. To be...
Faith Hakesley
- Oct 14, 2019
The Freedom of Forgiveness
+JMJ+ There's been a lot of talk of forgiveness in the news lately. A video showing a young man named Brandt Jean forgiving and embracing...
Faith Hakesley
- Sep 16, 2019
Remembering the Victims of Clerical Sexual Abuse
+JMJ+ Are you tired of hearing about the Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis yet? Speaking as a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest, I'm...
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