Me Too began circulating on social media after the Harvey Weinstein scandal. I began to see people I know who have been victims of sexual misconduct at the hands of men. And it saddened me.

A friend sent me a message asking if I was okay. Funny thing is … although it’s a small blip on my radar screen (so many years ago), it didn’t resurrect any trauma for me, but it did increase my awareness of how prevalent and common this is in our society. Although that did not give me comfort, it did help me understand I am not alone.

In a recent conversation that was in mixed company, I stated, “Men are pigs. They do not think with their big brain. They think with their ‘little’ brain’”.  And ironically the men in my presence actually agreed with me.

“You’re not alone” has come up a lot in my life lately. My daughter wrote a blog about her struggles with severe anxiety. Two of my friends sent me “thinking of you cards” this week and in both cards were “you are not alone”. (I am in the midst of a “storm” right now.) In reading an article yesterday … the statement, “you are not alone” stood out. And so I say to the many women who have been disrespected by men … “you are not alone!” When I espouse my love for God and sound preachy in my blogs and Facebook posts, it is because in my personal journey to healing of all the crummy things that I have had happen in my life, I have learned I am not alone. Ever.

I have been broken, oh so broken, more than I feel is fair, but having been through times of complete darkness, I know I’m never alone and I know there’s light. And so I seek to use my trials, tribulations and brokenness to help others trust “you are never alone”. I am a firm believer that we heal by helping others.

I’m here for you, whoever you are, wherever you are. And whether you believe in God or not, trust that He loves you.

You are absolutely, positively never alone. I promise.

Love and peace to all who read this.