I am thinking of how I know God loves me. I am remembering the deep despair I felt when I still lived with my abuser and how I called out to God. Just to stay sane I kept mental lists of things to thank God for. I couldn't have functioned without this important habit. I… Continue reading God’s Gentle Correction
Tag: survivors’ stories
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)
