Healing Through
Love and Acceptance
Maryam's journey with the AWT counselor was a profound exploration of her emotional struggles and personal growth. Throughout the process, she discovered that she was grappling with various issues, including emotional immaturity and psychological fragility. Often feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable, Maryam lacked the resilience to face challenges. She also struggled with dependency on others for emotional support and decision-making, which hindered her independence.
Feeling lost, Maryam had no clear vision or goals for her future. She had been conditioned to accept verbal, physical, and emotional abuse, failing to stand up for herself. The absence of personal boundaries led to unhealthy relationships, leaving her emotionally drained and overly attached to others.
The AWT counselor played a crucial role in Maryam's healing journey. By providing a safe space, the counselor listened attentively and offered empathy while encouraging Maryam throughout the process. Through various exercises and ongoing support, Maryam gradually achieved significant milestones in her personal journey.
She developed a deeper awareness of her thoughts and feelings, improving her self-image and rejecting the lies she had believed about herself. With the counselor's guidance, Maryam learned to express her emotions in healthy ways, respecting her own boundaries and establishing them with others. She began to filter her relationships, prioritizing those that were positive and supportive. Confronting the pain of losing her previous relationship with her fiancé, she found healthier ways to cope and navigate her emotions.
Maryam identified achievable daily goals and developed new habits, committing to these changes in her life. As a young woman from an Islamic background, it was crucial for her to connect with the concept of God’s unconditional love. Throughout the sessions, the AWT counselor helped her understand God as a loving Father and what it means to be accepted as His daughter. In one session, Maryam expressed, “I feel something comforting my heart when I hear you talk about God as my Father, who loves me and accepts me as His daughter.”
The counselor witnessed firsthand the healing power of love. God’s love reached out to Maryam, enveloping her and restoring her spirit after the burdens she had endured.
In the end, Maryam's journey was one of profound transformation, becoming a testimony to God's glory. The work of the Arab Women's team, along with the dedicated support of the AWT counselor, continues to bless and empower women like Maryam, helping them find healing and hope in their lives.
