anguish festers internally about answers to some of the questions in the book ( Wrapped Up: God's Ten Gifts for Women) we’re currently using in Bible Study, making me hesitate to address them, let alone share the answers with others. Although it’s understood, (much like in programs as AA) what is spoken in our meetings goes no where outside the room in which we meet. I know why and from whence these reservations stem. years ago I experienced a betrayal by a friend, who happened to be the mother of a student. in addition, in my childhood was an unspoken but implied rule, that prevented me from sharing about my family and its inward secrets. but if I choose not to ponder my failures, how else will I ever move beyond this inability to feel loved and forgiven ? I now ask the Mother of our Lord who encompasses all that is holy to intercede for me and bless me with the knowledge of acceptance that indeed I am loved, therefore I am forgiven. linking with love to Rebecca's