When Your Past Is Hurting Your Present: Getting Beyond Fears That Hold You Back

Though I am still reading it (1/3 so far), this book has already provided a fresh perspective on many areas that typically hit the surface: trauma, forgiveness, blame, bitterness, etc. She writes from a place of authenticity versus the feel good, warm and fuzzy anecdotes that don't apply to real life. Most importantly, the author validates the experiences of those suffering from prior/ current traumas (of all types), while still reinforcing accountability and providing the "how" in terms of applying Biblical concepts to healing.Sometimes, people are told to " just let it go" or "just forgive" but never really told how to do it. Often times, their pain is trivialized and they're treated as emotionally weak people who just can't "get over it". This only adds salt to wounds that have yet to heal and makes one feel alone when understanding and a lifeline are needed. If people could let things go and get over pain that simply, I'm sure that most would. Ultimately, hits home for many and has proven beneficial for me personally...particularly in my marriage.

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I love this book. Its changing my life and the way I think. My husband is also reading this book and he is being blessed by it as well.

This author and her book have touched my heart. Knowing God is there to help you move out of the past and that you have a future is the most important thing in my life at this time. This book has me working on it and I know by the time I have read it, my life will have changed..

I'm just on page 33 and I've burst out into tears. Feels as if the weight is being lifted already. Grateful to be reminded of God's words. Particularly, "...he will never leave you nor forsake you." I've heard it so many times, but it truly penetrated today. God bless your journey through to a brighter future.

Wonderful book for those of us that hold onto the past!!!! This book has really hit home as to my behavior and how I was acting towards my spouse now and making him pay for PAST partners' mistakes...

I thought it was going to be a good workbook, it’s just a bit too preachy for me.

This book is the topic of bible study and just reading the the first chapter you know that it is going to be a healing in process.

I had high hopes for this book, the title seemed to suggest it was just what I wanted. What I didn't realise however was that it is a supernatural-based book. I was looking for clear, sensible advice on overcoming issues from the past and moving on, and initially it seemed like it was heading in the right direction. But by around 85 pages in god was being mentioned over and over again and as a devout athiest it quickly started to lose me. This book would be fine if you believe in the same god as the author, or maybe others as well but unless you have that belief and faith I feel you may need to look elsewhere.

Really good book and easy understanding. Would recommend for those who have experienced difficulties from abusive relationships and divorce etc.Gives a really good uplifting prospective.