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)

Fighting the Lies

The past five or six days, I have come to the realization that we survivors are overly-conscientious for a reason. My conscientiousness is driving me batty. I have asked God to give me a reason for why I am this way. I wanted a reason so I could change it....with His grace. Since getting re-married… Continue reading Fighting the Lies