It is exceedingly difficult for abuse victims to give up their defense mechanism and come alive to healthy intimacy when their safety is still threatened. Powerlessness makes deadness and denial extremely enticing — particularly for those who have experienced chronic abuse. Thus, the first step in trauma recovery is establishing safety. It's hard for those… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Step 1 in Trauma Recovery: Establishing Safety
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Stop saying “Divorce causes broken homes.” Just stop it.
This was a comment posted on our Facebook page by our friend Juliette. Divorce often occurs when targets of abuse (with their children) LEAVE the "broken home." A "broken home" in which they have bravely STAYED, with passionate hope for healing - for way too long!! A "broken home" which is making the targets ill, mentally fragmented… Continue reading Stop saying “Divorce causes broken homes.” Just stop it.
