Dwelling on why. It’s a sure-fired path to overwhelming despair. Of course, asking why is a natural response to painful circumstances. Why did I choose a batterer for a spouse? Why did I stay so long? Why didn’t I listen to the counselor who warned me that I was being …
The following letter was written by one of my blog followers. When I read it my heart broke. She, like me, chose to stay in domestic violence even though everything reasonable and rational was telling her to get out. She knew that her married life was horrifying and painful, but …
Do you ever feel like giving up? Ever feel like throwing in the towel? Like you just can’t do it even one more second? I do… That’s when I just want to see those feet. Do ever get overwhelmed by all of the evil in the world? Ever get tired …
The LORD is my shepherd… He leads me tenderly in loving ways and he never takes his watchful eyes off of me. His motives towards me are always good. He never manipulates me or forces his will upon me. I am always safe with him. I shall not be in …
Yesterday I spent the entire day – from nine in the morning until six in the evening – sitting in a gym with the man who battered me for over two decades. I did my best to just ignore his presence, focus my thoughts on Jesus, and be thankful for …
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I just finished having a good old fashioned cry. I spent most of my adult life pushing down the pain and holding back my tears so that I could make everyone, including myself, believe that my life was beautiful, when in reality it was painful, confusing, and scary. Now that …
Lie Number Five: If I flee from my abusive marriage I am “giving up” and showing a lack of faith. An integral part of keeping my secret life a secret was waking up on Sunday morning, putting on a smile along with my make up, and heading out the door …
Lie Number Four: The “Love Chapter” (1 Corinthians 13) applies to my abusive marriage. We came home from another tense night out and I just wanted to go to bed. I rubbed my temples and made my way to the bedroom, desperately hoping to avoid what I had learned was …
Lie Number Three: I do not have biblical grounds for divorce, therefore if I get a divorce God will remove his Spirit from my life because of my disobedience. If I am going to be of any help to anyone I need to be honest, and so I am going …
