How many?

As I was looking over lots of posts, both here and at "extoots", I started feeling an overwhelming sadness. A person posted, very hurried and afraid of getting caught by her husband. Another post stated "I know what I need to do; I've known it all along. Knowing what's right and doing what's right are two different things. I know what's right. It's so hard to act on it when I feel like I have no support."

My sadness comes in wondering HOW MANY?   How many people are in the OALC (and other Laestadian churches), having these doubts, but not able to speak to anyone about them? Could I ever have had the strength to leave without the support of my spouse, let alone if my spouse was against   it? How would I have dealt with the guilt of knowing my children would suffer like me if I didn't have the strength to leave? How many   are struggling with these issues with no support?

My prayer for all of them, however many, is that they will look to Jesus Christ for their answers. Open the Bible and read. Let the Holy Spirit work in you through the Word. And know that there are MANY   of us here praying for you, willing to listen to you and support you. Please know that you are not alone. My heart aches for you all, and I am praying for you.