I will protect you. I will love you. I will care for you. Don't be afraid to fly. ~GOD
I didn't rewind the video tape. I made supper, fed the children, cleaned up then sat at the table to eat my meal. He wanted to watch a movie. This was back before DVD's were popular. Our daughter had been watching Thomas the Tank Engine all week long and we kept replaying the same... Continue Reading →
Healing takes time. 8 years later, I still find myself discovering new patterns to the abuse I endured for 15 years. I often go back and reread some of the blog posts I've written here. Sometimes I can improve on them, update them or just revisit my thoughts while I was writing them. I... Continue Reading →
Listening to "ON POINT" from NPR. My friend Julie Owens is the professional being interviewed this morning. One of the BEST interviews about Domestic Abuse I've ever heard!!! http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2018/05/11/the-complexities-behind-domestic-violence
In order to effectively help a victim of domestic abuse and as a way to more fully understand what you, as a victim, have gone through, it is very important to address the commonalities that we see across the board in abusers. Batterers are individuals who all have a similar way of thinking and functioning... Continue Reading →
Five Things Homeschool Moms Should Know About Abusive Marriages As a homeschooling mom, I have long been aware of the concerns that can happen when a homeschooling family is also abusive. This is a great article that addresses some of those concerns.
I came across an eye opening book recently. God Hates Abuse by Robin Mullins Senger. She has written this book to help others who have experienced Christian domestic abuse while relating her story of an abusive Christian marriage. Her ability to lay out biblical truth in regard to abuse is amazing. I learned so much... Continue Reading →
I am an abuser. I have certain expectations and requirements that will have to be followed in order for me to remain in control. I insist that when I am in any relationship that these rights of mine be respected and followed. I will, always, maintain control and complete power in my relationships. ... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of facts, figures and statistics on domestic violence and violence against women that I follow quite closely on a regular basis. During the month of January, I had the opportunity to attend a couple of really amazing trainings where I learned a lot! I thought it would be interesting to share... Continue Reading →
I hate conversations with abusers. Trying to have a conversation is like being in a sparring match with no rules. It's more a verbal competition than it is a mutual discussion about an issue. Toxic communicators don't have anyone's best interest in mind except their own. They see a conversation as a fight to the... Continue Reading →
