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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…

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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

    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…

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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

    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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