From the Extreme is one of the greatest books I read...

I love this book so much!!! It has bible scriptures in it and really talks about how the four abortions, cheating during marriage, and sexual abuse affected her. I can relate to her in so many ways. When I was cheated on in my marriage, I was beyond devastated. I was torn to peices. The most embarrassing part of it is that I took the person that broke me to pieces back. I allowed them to hurt me over and over and over again because I thought I deserved it. I felt like I was trying my best to maintain my marriage. I wanted my prince charming. Now when I think of my marriage... I am traumatized beyond repair. The lies, the excessive cheating, the abuse... all took an excessive toll on me but I'm grateful that I am healing. I am removed from the situation by God's grace. But I'd be lying if I didn't say that I wanted to give up. Not only did I want to give up on dating ever again, but I was pushed to the point where I wanted to give up on life entirely. I wanted to die. That is how far this person pushed me. They pushed me to the point of holding a knife while crouched in a corner of my bathroom ready to end it all. I am happy to be away from this person, but the pain and turmoil I experienced in my marriage was beyond more than I can handle. I had to pray, fast, and seek God to get away from the dangerous grasp of this person. I am excited to see where this book takes me. I am excited to see where my life takes me after all of the pain and hurt. After this major lesson in my life, I am more careful. I have to be more cautious and protect myself. My life depends on it.

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