In many Christian households, anger gets labelled as a sin rather than a signal. The belief that expressing hurt or pain is inherently wrong leads many children to repress their emotions. Rather than being allowed to process their anger and disappointment healthily, these get trained out of them. … [Read more...]
Healing the Mother Wound: The Confidence Connection
Recently, I sat on a panel discussion when an audience member asked a question that immediately caught my attention: "How can I become more confident and bolder in my life?" Many of us have asked this question at some point. As I listened to the other panellists share their insights, offering advice … [Read more...]
Looking the Other Way: When Women Aren’t Safe in Church
Recently, I received a call from a young woman who wanted to educate her church about grooming. She also wanted to teach older men appropriate behaviour towards younger women. Her request intrigued me, so I asked what influenced her desire to address this issue. She shared her experiences leading … [Read more...]
Where Are the Church Leaders in the Fight Against Abuse?
More and more victims of adult clergy sexual abuse are coming forward. As someone who knows firsthand the impact of sexual abuse, both personally and professionally - through working with many women in one-on-one counselling and my course, Journey to Freedom, I have seen the devastating and … [Read more...]
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