On Sat, Jun 23, I emailed Glenda Hotton, the author of the book Help: I Can't Submit to My Husband!: Hello Glenda, What advice do you have for a woman who is being abused by her husband? He blames her all the time, but it's him who is being cruel and controlling. Thanks, Barbara Roberts… Continue reading How Christians evade the question of domestic abuse – the example of Glenda Hotton
Month: July 2012
Have I prayed enough? – a question often asked by victims of domestic abuse
Devout Christians who are being abused by their spouse often wonder, "Have I prayed enough for my abuser to change? Have I prayed hard enough, long enough, or with enough faith?" This kind of thinking is exemplified by what one survivor wrote to me (used with her permission): I think I am still just waiting… Continue reading Have I prayed enough? – a question often asked by victims of domestic abuse