Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 3

Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 3

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Domestic Violence

I often wondered why my mom couldn’t or wouldn’t leave my father when he treated her so badly. As a Christian, she would never consider a divorce, or even a separation. Over the years, the behavior my father exhibited gradually became worse. I remember working up the...
Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 4

Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 4

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Domestic Violence

So, WHY was my father a mess and emotionally and mentally abusive to my mom? And why did she put up with it? We found out when I was about 25 or so, that my father had Aspergers Syndrome (now called high functioning Autism). He likely started with a mild case, but...
Be Still – Week 1

Be Still – Week 1

by | Jul 5, 2023 | Leaving

Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. It is easy to read this scripture and think God is saying not to do anything. However, in my experience it is the opposite. Through my pain, being still has meant placing my trust in God. Anchoring...
Be Still – Week 2

Be Still – Week 2

by | Jul 5, 2023 | Leaving

Psalms 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. It is very easy to compare the success of others to your life. Especially if you are in a difficult season of...
Be Still – Week 3

Be Still – Week 3

by | Jul 5, 2023 | Leaving

Mark 4:39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. At times life can be a strong storm. The storms will be loud and distracting and all you want is for them to quiet down. Life storms...
Be Still – Week 4

Be Still – Week 4

by | Jul 5, 2023 | Leaving

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Life can be scary. It can require so much strength from us but this scripture reminds us that God has...
I’m Out-Now What? – Week 1

I’m Out-Now What? – Week 1

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Domestic Violence

The aftermath of coming out of an abusive relationship can be unnerving. Your feelings of relief may soon be replaced by doubt and a different type of fear. Thoughts of failure, wondering, Did I make the right decision, and the voices of critics can be overwhelming....
I’m Out-Now What? – Week 2

I’m Out-Now What? – Week 2

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Domestic Violence

Too often survivors are rushed into forgiveness. This is not wise because it is what I call easy forgiveness. Unless the severity of the offense has been dealt with in detail the forgiveness is only superficial, and the survivor is never truly set free. My advice for...
I’m Out-Now What? – Week 3

I’m Out-Now What? – Week 3

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Domestic Violence

Finally, choosing the right organizations to seek help from is paramount. Healthy domestic violence organizations seek to empower the victim instead of controlling them. You can easily become a victim of organizational abuse. The same principle applies to your place...