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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Prayerfully Hand Shame Back to the Abuser
One of the most empowering things an abuser survivor can do is to prayerfully hand shame back to his or her abuser. Theologians rarely discuss this concept, but it's a frequent biblical theme. Biblical writers often asked God to shame their abusive enemies. [1see below for scripture references]. Most likely, this meant asking God to… Continue reading Prayerfully Hand Shame Back to the Abuser
