8 Things to Do if Recent Church Abuse Failings Trigger You
Hearing about abuse failings in church institutions can be deeply distressing, especially for those of us with personal ties to our faith communities. Such news […]
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The Burden of Forgiveness: A Reflection on Forgiveness, Abuse, and Accountability
Forgiveness is a central tenet of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches that if we forgive others, our Heavenly Father will forgive us (Matthew 6:14). […]
Cut Off from the World: The Role of Isolation in Domestic Abuse
Abusers use isolation as a powerful tactic to control and manipulate their victims. By cutting off their partner from support systems, the abuser can deepen […]
7 Ways Pastors Fail Christian Women Who Disclose Abuse
When a Christian woman finally reaches the point where she discloses that she is domestic abuse, it is often after years of suffering in silence. […]
I Love My Mother, But I Don’t Like Her: Navigating the Complexities of a Narcissistic Parent-Child Relationship
Loving someone doesn’t always mean liking them, especially when the person in question is your mother. For many Christian women, the relationship with their mother […]
Reclaiming Yourself: Healing from a Toxic Mother and Embracing Healthy Relationships
Leaving a toxic mother is a challenging experience that brings with it an inevitable sense of loss. This grief stems from the loss of not […]