Your platitudes are proverbs of ashes (Job 13:12a NKJV) Domestic abuse victims frequently find themselves misunderstood by those from whom they seek support. Such interchanges can be extremely distressing for victims — they feel at a loss as to how to respond to the attitude of the supporter. Frequently supporters don’t mean to hurt; it… Continue reading Unhelpful Comments by Well-Meaning People: A coaching clinic for victims of domestic abuse and their supporters
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Comforting My Church With the Comfort They Gave – by Julie Cleaveland
Julie Cleaveland was married to a very wicked man. When she sought help from her church, she got the usual bad treatments. She published this letter to her former church leaders to highlight the bias in their thinking. *** Dear Former Church Leaders, I was surprised to hear that your head pastor and you parted… Continue reading Comforting My Church With the Comfort They Gave – by Julie Cleaveland
