"Those silent screams remain deafening." - Jeffrey Kottler
Those words hit a chord, have been swirling in my head since I read them, won't let me go. So I have to ponder why? Why those words? What does God want me to get out of that?
The author is referring to being deeply involved with people's pain as a therapist and how even years later he has been profoundly impacted by some of their stories. So on my journey toward becoming a professional therapist, I wonder about those who have walked beside me. Do they still hear my silent screams? I can so clearly envision the day I revealed a particular memory to my therapist and her gasp as I related the images swirling in my head. I have often wondered how it impacted her. How it will impact me. Will there be "unfinished business" issues when my clients come to me with their stories? Will my silent screams swirl with theirs? It is a scary thought. So I hold on to the fact that God is leading me on the journey to be a helper. I trust that my wounds will not be wasted.
And... as I see others struggling to give voice to their own silent screams, I recognize the struggle. I know the pain involved in finally giving voice to those feelings so they will be silent no more. In the end, I suppose the silence is broken and the screams no longer hold the power they once did. They have been exposed to the Light and He has given them a new name. Peace.
