Pathways to Healing Network

02/04/2026

02/01/2026

To those who spoke the truth—and paid a painful price for it:

We want you to hear this clearly: telling the truth about abuse takes immense courage.
If your honesty led to tension, distance, or division within your family or faith community, that pain is real—and it matters.

Speaking the truth was not wrong.
It was not selfish.
And it was not the cause of the harm.

Abuse causes division. Silence only hides it.

Choosing honesty is often a deeply lonely road, especially when others are not ready—or willing—to face what has happened. But truth-telling is a vital part of healing. Not just for you, but for other survivors who are still quietly carrying their stories, wondering if it’s safe to speak.

When abuse is denied or minimized, no one truly heals—not families, not communities, and not even those who caused harm. Pretending something didn’t happen does not protect anyone; it only allows pain to continue in the shadows.

Your voice matters.
Your story matters.
And your willingness to speak may be the very thing that helps someone else realize they are not alone—and never were.

If you’ve lost relationships because you chose truth over silence, please know this: you did not lose your worth. You showed integrity, courage, and care for yourself and others, even when it came at great cost.

Healing is not about erasing the truth—it’s about making space for it, with compassion and support.

You are not alone.
You are not wrong.
And you are deeply deserving of care, dignity, and peace.

We see you. We believe you. And we honor the courage it took to speak.

01/30/2026

New Series: When Control Becomes a Survival Strategy 💔🍽

Many survivors of religious trauma, sexual abuse, and betrayal carry deep shame—not just about their stories, but about their bodies.

This series explores the quiet ways eating disorders can take root in the aftermath of trauma:

▪️ When food becomes the one thing you can control
▪️ When spiritual purity is confused with physical “disciplin
▪️ When silence and suffering are seen as strength

If you’ve ever questioned whether your relationship with food, control, or your body is “bad enough” to need help, this is for you.

Watch for posts regarding this topic throughout the month of February, thanks to Lisa van Leeuwen MS, RDN, LDN at Nutriall Wellness Center.
https://www.nutriallwellness.org/

01/29/2026

REIMAGINE ✨
What if healing wasn’t about fixing yourself—
but about discovering who you’ve always been beneath the harm?
We believe you are not broken.
You are a survivor with wisdom, strength, and a story still unfolding.
Healing isn’t a destination.
It’s a journey of remembering, reclaiming, and reconnecting—
with support that honors your pace and your voice.
You don’t have to walk it alone. 💛 -Melody

01/23/2026

✨ Hope doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.

Sometimes it’s a deep breath.
A quiet sunrise.
A kind word that reminds you—you’re not alone.

We know the road to healing isn’t easy. But we also believe that even the smallest spark can light the way forward.

💬 What’s one thing that gives you a tiny spark of hope right now?

We’d love to hear from you in the comments below. Your story might be the light someone else needs today.

01/20/2026

Myth: Choosing hope means you’re always positive.

Truth: Hope doesn’t deny reality—it faces it honestly.

For many survivors, our trust in the 2x2 ministry has been deeply shattered. That loss is real. The grief, anger, confusion, and disappointment that follow are valid responses to betrayal. Choosing hope does not mean pretending those feelings don’t exist or forcing yourself to “look on the bright side.”

Hope is not constant positivity.
Hope is the quiet decision to keep going while holding the truth.

Hope can sound like:

“This hurts, and I don’t have to minimize it.”

“I don’t have answers yet, but I’m allowed to ask questions.”

“What was broken wasn’t my worth.”

Practical ways to gently boost hope—without denying reality:

Name what was lost. Grief acknowledged is not a lack of faith or strength; it’s an act of honesty.

Shrink the timeline. Hope doesn’t have to mean “everything will be okay.” It can mean, “I can get through today.”

Borrow hope from others. When your own feels thin, connection—through a trusted person, therapist, or community—can carry some of the weight.

Practice grounded self-care. Small, regulating actions (rest, movement, nourishment, routine) help your nervous system remember safety is still possible.

Let hope be flexible. Hope can change shape over time. It doesn’t have to look like optimism—it can look like endurance, boundaries, or rest.

At Pathways to Healing Network, we believe you can hold grief and hope at the same time. Healing isn’t about erasing the pain caused by betrayal—it’s about walking forward with support, dignity, and truth.

You don’t have to be positive to be hopeful.
You just have to be human—and you don’t have to do it alone.