"A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. QUIET, PERSISTENT, UNFAIR. DIMINISHED BY TIME, FATE, AND LOVE" |
A common thought in this phase is "If only," if only my father wasn't abusive as a kid, if only I grew up in a different neighborhood. Deep reflection occurs in an attempt to regain control and to ease the guilt, frustration, and shame. Many people turn to God for forgiveness. It is also common for prisoners to build a weak line of defense to protect themselves from the painful reality of their situation.