running away

So my LJ friend Brandy has run away. All those who care about her are worried or sad or angry or guilty or depressed or fearful or all of the above. My wife (L) was a runaway at that age too. Her parents were divorced and hated each other. Her mother made her feel like she was in a prison. She made L feel like she was stupid, like she could not be trusted. She put L away in a home for persons in need of supervision (PINS). L ran away from there too. She still bears psychic scars from that period in her life.L grew up to be strong, a loving mother and wife. One of the advantages of growing older is that you gain perspective. Bad situations that you once thought would never end and would destroy you, end and don't destroy you. Things that you thought you had to have right then or else you couldn't make it another day, come later at a time that you have no control over and you make it another day and you find out that the wait is worth it.So Brandy and family and friends, this too will pass. Just remember that every action has consequences, most unintended. Many of those consequences bring pain to others delaying the time for the storm to pass. Focus on reducing the pain that you cause others. Deep down that's what we all want. We hurt others because we have been hurt and want to show how it feels, in an effort to STOP THE HURTING.And to those involved who profess a belief in God, PRAY. Ask and you shall receive. Dear God, please bring resolution to Brandy's runaway situation and to all who are running away either physically or emotionally. Please help all involved to see the wisdom in sheathing their weapons and bringing an end to the hurting. Let your love bind all wounds and bring peace to this family and its circle of friends.