Dorcalys’s Story

Hi there, my name is Dorcalys and this is my survival story. Born in to a Christian home with amazing parents but with a dark secret that took me over a decade to release. A secret that happened when i was a young girl. Back in 2018, I found myself stuttering as I blurred out "so and so molested me." My mother was in shock, angry and probably deep inside she could've felt guilt and shame. As a parent who values family, it must've been extremely difficult. Later that day, I told my father and of course he was also broken. I was broken. I was depressed. I was that little girl who always dreamed of a "Cinderella wedding" but when my past creeped in, I immediately cut those dreams and waved goodbye. I felt as if it were my fault that he had touched me. I mean, if my parents said "if someone touches you  Inappropriately, you must speak up," and then it happens and I stay shut…"wasn't it my fault that I let him slip in?" "I should've said something!" I remember him whispering to me. Years passed and although I managed to "forget him", here I am sitting on my bed on a Sunday night in November back in 2018, with the memories crawling back in and not knowing what to do. I sang in church but it bothered me as my Pastor spoke his sermon. I couldn't concentrate for 2 weeks straight. I cried every night and everytime I woke up my voice was silenced. I couldn't speak. I gave it power. Until I went on a date with my Pastors wife and I told her what had happened and she remembered me once again that I was chosen and not forgotten. The next day I told my momma and my pops and I felt peace because I began to gain strength, love and I no longer felt hate. I forgave him and I received God's forgiveness but whats also important is that I forgave myself. I can finally say that I AM HAPPY. 

To all who read this, things happen in life but God has a purpose. You just have to believe and just walk, even if you can't see it. FAITH it doesn't make things easy, it makes them possible. Luke 1:37