Thursday Thought — Charm: A Red Flag

He is so charming! Oh, isn't he charming! How often have victims heard phrases like these used to describe their abuser? Too often, far too often. Gavin de Becker, author of The Gift of Fear [Affiliate link], and Dr. George Simon have some informative insight into this common abuser tactic. Take a moment to read… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Charm: A Red Flag

The Nightmare of Peacemakers Mediation for Domestic Abuse: Part 2 of Persistent Widow’s story

The Church Gets Involved Trigger warning: under pastor's orders, a victim suffers horrendous abuse in professional 'c'hristian mediation  With the discovery of the other woman, I contacted the pastor a year after our initial discussion, and told him of my new desire to divorce. I felt that my husband had listened to the Word preached for years,… Continue reading The Nightmare of Peacemakers Mediation for Domestic Abuse: Part 2 of Persistent Widow’s story