Our journey in life began with loved ones holding our hands and guiding us along the pathway. All bumps and bruises could not be eliminated and sometimes we ended up with a scar.

As we grew, the choices and path to follow became our own. The choices we made impacted our relationships and overall journey. It was part of the learning process of life. Sometimes we felt a void in our life that was hard to fill. Instead of always taking the pathway sometimes we might take a wrong turn. Unfortunately, wrong turns can lead to getting lost and difficulty in finding our way back. A cycle begins of neglect, lies and destruction of trust of our loved ones if we fall too far off the pathway. The cycle will not stop if the behavior remains the same. The individual feels guilty for their actions and continues to attempt to fill their void resulting in an unrelenting cycle of abuse.

It is not too late to make different and better choices for our lives. The cycle can only be broken by the desire to break free. Trust will need to be restored to broken relationships by actions showing that the person is changing their life for the better. Restoring these relationships will not happen overnight but slowly after a period and rebuilding of trust. This does not mean that they are not loved or not a part of their family unit, but their behavior is not acceptable, and loved ones must protect themselves from ongoing heartbreak. This does not mean that they are unavailable to listen.

Many times, individuals stray too far off the path or do not take actions to change until they suddenly realize that those that they started their journey in life with are no longer there.