Suffering in Silence

By Dr. Milicent J. Coburn

Suffering in silence is not a matter of why? But when? Almost everyone at some time or other has an experience or experiences where he or she cannot say anything as situations arise. Yes, there are some strong-willed persons who will always be combative, and so they do not take the sitting position. They fight to the end, win or lose. There are folks who are in the wrong, but they do not back off.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Jun 24, 2021
• ISBN: 9781698707884

Dr. Milicent J. Coburn

Dr. Milicent J. Coburn was born in Pleasant View, St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies. She is an accomplished writer. Her first book, THE CALL, marked the beginning of a journey that has long been a dream of hers. In this her second release, Treasures of the Tropics, Dr. Coburn demonstrates her willingness to return to her roots and mine the treasures of yester year and present them with nostalgia, yet with present day appeal. This body of work keeps alive the wonderful treasure of our tropical fruits that are known since childhood. It is Dr. Coburns passion to ensure that the next generation continue the tradition of constantly mining the ready treasure of the variety of fruits that may only be found in the tropics. Dr. Coburn received her Doctorate credential in Christian Education at Biblical Life College and Seminary. She continues her teaching career at a Bridgeport Public School in Connecticut and also volunteers in the Shelter Ministry at her home church, Refuge Temple Church of God, Connecticut, USA.

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CONTENTS

Dedication

Introduction

Abraham

Abram And Isaac

Joseph

Tamar

Hannah

Elizabeth

Mary Jesus’ Mother

The Home

At Work

Suffering In Silence At Church

In America

Conclusion

DEDICATION

T his book is dedicated to all those who have suffered some abuse or other. Those whose hurt take time to heal.

INTRODUCTION

Suffering in Silence

S uffering in silence is not a matter of why? But when? Almost everyone at some time or other has an experience or experiences where he or she cannot say anything as situations arise. Yes, there are some strong-willed persons who will always be combative, and so they do not take the sitting position. They fight to the end, win or lose. There are folks who are in the wrong, but they do not back off.

The rest of us give up our rights for fear sometimes, yes, I say fear. The others of us surrender because it will bring some peace in the situation. It may not solve the problem, but it prevents the problem from exploding. It may give a wrong impression, that we are silly, weak, afraid, cornered or that we may have lost the fight. When I was younger, I heard my parents speaking about, a still tongue keeps a cool head. There are situations in which we just sit and assess everything.

Then again, there are circumstances where people are physically threatened. Their families or themselves would suffer and even be killed, so they are told to keep the matter quiet. It is as if one becomes a human pressure cooker that is steaming on the inside and there is no outlet, because of fear. This fear is legitimate because one has seen or experience the outcome of similar situations when they escalate.

What is the alternative to suffering in silence? Is there a resolution? How can one person continue living a healthy meaningful life with so much heaviness, stress, fear and weight on the inside?

The family is the nucleus of society, if the family disintegrates then the nation is in a downward spiral. We observe more and more families being destroyed by domestic violence, and this is by family members who cause it and very few strangers. We send our military members to war, but the war is in the homes and