Prayer of a Domestic Violence Advocate

Goddess, get me through this crisis,
As you got me through yesterday’s
And the one the day before.
Goddess, watch over the women in this shelter,
The ones who live here
And the ones who work here.
Keep them safe.
Keep them strong.
Give me the words to help,
The words to comfort,
The words to reassure and offer alternatives
To each woman I see.
Let my arms open wide enough
To hold a woman in need,
And let them be strong enough
To hold on tightly.
Let my shoulders be broad enough
To handle the anger, the hurt
And the confusion
Of each abused woman that needs me.
Help me to be strong when I lose one,
When she NEEDS to go back
To the man who sent her to me.
Help me to wait patiently for her return
And help me to offer my arms each time.
Watch over me, dear Goddess.
Keep me strong.
Keep me focused.
And thank you for this shelter
And for giving me the opportunity
To work here.
Blessed Be

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