What is a Flying Monkey?
The origin of flying monkeys is found in The Wizard of Oz. These scary creatures did the Wicked Witch's bidding. In recent years, the term flying monkeys has come to identify people that do the bidding of abusers. This might be someone who tells the abuser's partner...
When Marital Counseling is a Bad Idea
When any type of abuse is occurring in a relationship, joint counseling is a bad idea. Not only does it not work, it actually puts the victim in greater danger.
When Divorce Saves Lives
Christian abuse victims are often told they have no biblical right to divorce. These pastors disagree.
The Best Books To Read About Emotional Abuse
Sometimes reading a book about abuse is the best way to get clarity on your situation. It was for me. Reading some of the books below helped me finally break free from my abusive husband.
Why We Do the Things We Do
Our childhood wounds follow us into adulthood, causing us to make choices that we sometimes don’t understand. Only when we heal those wounds can we be fully able to make wise choices
How to Deal with Depression
Many abuse survivors deal with depression. You don’t have to stay in that place. Here are some things you can do to feel better.
Women Can’t Speak in Church, Right? Ah…WRONG!
Have you believed that the bible says women are not to speak and teach in church? A friend of mine recently told me of a sermon on this topic. This friend knows my heart for abuse victims (especially women) in the church, and how misunderstanding the intent of certain...
Family Courts – Protecting Children?
Sadly, family courts are failing in their mission of protecting at-risk children. Why? What can be done?
How Can I Get My Abuser to Change?
While we cannot make another person change, they will sometimes decide on their own to change when their abuse no longer works for them.
Jesus’ Attitude Toward Women – Part 2
Jesus risked censor by teaching women. He also allowed women to be his disciples, giving them the message of his resurrection before his apostles.
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