“There are many ways to begin healing, but remember that a
full cure comes through the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, our Master and
Redeemer. Have faith that with effort His perfect, eternal, infinite Atonement
can heal your suffering from the consequences of abuse.
“As impossible as it may seem to your know, in time the
healing you can receive from the Savior will allow you to truly forgive the
abuser and even have feelings of sorrow for him or her. When you can forgive
the offense, you will be relieved of the pain and heartache that Satan wants in
your life by encouraging you to hate the abuser. As a result, you will enjoy
greater peace. While an important part of healing, if the thought of
forgiveness causes you yet more pain, set that step aside until you have more
experience with the Savior’s healing power in your own life. . . .
“I pray that you, as one abused or one who has caused it,
will act now to avail yourself of the healing power of the Atonement of Jesus
Christ. I testify that your faith and obedience will assure that He will help
you.”
Elder Richard G. Scott, “To Heal the Shattering Consequences
of Abuse,” Ensign, May 2008, 42-43.
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