Isolating the victim from her family of origin (and the family of Christ)

Just a quick post to let you know that Cindy Burrell's latest post Isolation: another weapon in the abuser's arsenal is well worth a read. It discusses the situation where the victim (under pressure from the abuser) cuts herself off from her family of origin. As I read Cindy's post, it occurred to me that… Continue reading Isolating the victim from her family of origin (and the family of Christ)

When Trying Harder Becomes Destructive — video by Leslie Vernick

Leslie Vernick is currently producing a series of short videos about her upcoming book, The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find Your Voice and Reclaim Your Hope [Affiliate link] We are sharing part 6 of the series because we know it will speak to many of our readers. *** [For those who want it, here… Continue reading When Trying Harder Becomes Destructive — video by Leslie Vernick