For many of us who have survived childhood trauma—whether emotional, physical, verbal, or sexual abuse—the weight of the past can feel overwhelming and impossible to shake. The pain runs deep, shaping the way we see ourselves, the world, and even God. In the quiet moments, the traumatic memories come back like waves, and we wonder if we’ll ever be truly free from the hurt and pain. As survivors, we often carry wounds that never fully heal, and pretending those wounds don’t exist only deepens the struggle.

This devotional is for those of us who are tired of pretending the trauma didn’t happen, who are exhausted from carrying the weightalone. I’ve learned that by sitting with the Word of God, I don’t have to ignore the past or act like everything’s okay. Instead, I can bring my pain to Him, and little by little, I’ve found that He is present in it all—offering hope, comfort, and, ultimately, healing – ALWAYS LOVE, GRACE, MERCY & PEACE for my weary soul.

Each devotional will highlight a Scripture, explore the ways in which God speaks to our pain, a prayer to help guide you on this journey, a closing thought for the day and finally, self-reflections so that you can dig deeper into the reading means to you personally. My hope is that you’ll find the same comfort I’ve found, knowing that while the trauma doesn’t magically go away, God’s Word can be a light in the darkness.