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Author: Jeff S

Programmer, musician, father, and lover of Jesus. I have a strong passion to see people free from abuse and religion misused so that they can find the ultimate empowered life in Jesus.

Caught In The Crossfire

17th November 201225th April 2013 Jeff S20 Comments

I know a lot of people who frequent this blog have fled the church; a recent sermon illustrated for me one of the reasons it is difficult for abuse survivors to feel comfortable in the church. Before I continue, I want to emphasize that I talked with the pastor who gave the sermon after the… Continue reading Caught In The Crossfire →

Posted in Unjust church responsesTagged church response to abuse, Jeff S, Matthew

The Wall

16th November 201219th October 2023 Jeff S40 Comments

There was a moment during my marriage (perhaps you could say it was the emotional end of my marriage), when "the wall" went up. It was the moment when I said "I realize that I do not know you, you are not safe for me, and I will not allow you to hurt me any… Continue reading The Wall →

Posted in VictimsTagged boundaries, Jeff S, protecting victims

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    Barbara Roberts on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    The way our words and our concerns can be heard / misheard, and interpreted / misinterpreted by other people is…

  2. Barbara Roberts's avatar
    Barbara Roberts on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    Thanks Maxim for clarifying your intent, and I'm glad to understand you better. :)

  3. Maxim's avatar
    Maxim on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    Reflecting on our exchange afterward, I realized I did not communicate my perspective as clearly or carefully as I intended.…

  4. Maxim's avatar
    Maxim on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    I appreciate your thoughtful reply, and I certainly agree that immediate protection and practical intervention matter deeply, especially in high-risk…

  5. Barbara Roberts's avatar
    Barbara Roberts on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    Maxim, I think it's unfair of you to critique Don's article for not talking about primary prevention. Primary prevention has…

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