it was fear that kept me in Satan's clutches throughout my years of abuse.

"Once I moved beyond the darkness into the light, it became obvious to me that it was fear that kept me in Satan's clutches throughout my years of abuse." This is a quote from the book Beyond the Darkness --my near-death journey to the edge of Hell and back. by Angie Fenimore.
When I saw the title I was interested,  so I bought the book. When I first tried to read it I could not relate.Then one day a friend pulled it off my shelf and left it on the table. I'd grown some-- more secure-- stronger -- and wiser. I decided to read it again. It was wonderful. As I write my novel I see that it is fear that keeps Reenie trapped. It is fear that keep us all trapped. We fear we will fail, we aren't good enough, and on and on. It isn't so. Let fear go. Forgive.