The Special Case of Abuse
If you are currently dealing with the pain of abuse, such as sexual, physical or spiritual abuse, may we begin by saying that we reject absolutely ...
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Why an abused spouse won’t leave
The answer given in the 1920's to this question was that battered women were of low intelligence or mentally retarded. In the ’40s it was ...
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Words that bruise: How to know you’re in an emotionally abusive marriage
While we recognise that men are also victims of emotional abuse, most of the victims we hear from are women, so we are choosing to focus on them in ...
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8 Truths to Hold on to in a Destructive Marriage
When Mary* asks her husband about his late nights and questionable finances, she's continually told she's overreacting, she's nagging him or she ...
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Valentine’s Day as a Single Parent
It was Valentine’s Day 1996. I was a single mum with three little boys. My heart ached because my husband was celebrating with another woman. I ...
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11 telltale signs you’re in a misogynistic relationship
Why does Prince Charming often turn into a terrifying beast even before the honeymoon is over? Imagine the horror of discovering that your dream man ...
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Q&A: My husband is verbally and physically abusive. What should I do?
Question:In the early days of our marriage my husband was kind and thoughtful, but recently he’s become verbally and physically abusive and has ...
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How to help a domestic violence victim
Listen to her story and validate her feelings. Even if you know her husband and can’t believe he would do what she is telling you, keep an open ...
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Emotional Abuse in the Local Church
"In the pews of every church, including yours, are men and women who are victims of abuse,"1 wrote Brenda Branson and Paula Silva in their ...
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Healing the Emotionally Abusive Marriage
Emotional abuse is rampant in our culture, and Christians are not immune. While all emotionally abusive relationships exact a toll on their victims, ...
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FAQs About Emotional Abuse
What are the characteristics of emotional abuse? Emotional abuse is any nonphysical behaviour or attitude that controls, intimidates, subjugates, ...
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Healing the Wounds of Emotional Abuse
"There comes a critical time in each person's life when the truth is accessible. Faced with it, you can either run and hide, denying it, or you ...
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