“I was abused. How do I deal with the shame?”

I was abused growing up, and it led me to drinking too much. Will that keep me from Heaven? How can I deal with the guilt and shame that has come from the abuse? How can I share my faith with my young adult children without seeming too pushy?

Tags: 1 Corinthians 6, abuse, Catholic, drinking, evangelism, identity, righteousness, salvation, young adults