Those who seek to help survivors of abuse often find their well-intentioned remarks fall like lead balloons. The survivors don't respond with alacrity, gratitude or even (sometimes) civility. What causes this mismatch? Why are so many well-intentioned comments received so poorly? What's the static on the line causing this interference? Being a survivor myself and… Continue reading Converting statements into questions – a skill for bystanders who want to help victims of abuse
Author: Barbara Roberts
Author of "Not Under Bondage: Biblical Divorce for Abuse, Adultery and Desertion". cryingoutforjustice.blog.
mysteryofiniquity.blog. Survivor of abuse. Advocate for victims of abuse.
Critique of CBMW’s Statement on Abuse
I published this critique in 2010 on my solo website notunderbondage.com. It seems timely to republish it here on A Cry for Justice. It relates to Jeff Crippen's recent post about Wayne Grudem, Mary Kassian and CBMW and I hope re-publication will lead to wider circulation of the critique. The ignorance, injustice and bad teaching… Continue reading Critique of CBMW’s Statement on Abuse