Whenever people are badly treated, they always resist. In our experience working with victims of violence, none of them complied with violence, disrespect, or oppression. They always tried to reduce, prevent or stop the abuse in some way. Because they are in such danger, victims usually do not resist the perpetrator's abuse openly (although some victims… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Abuse Victims Always Resist
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More confusing messages in “Is It My Fault” by the Holcombs (book review Pt 4 of 4)
This final part of the book review exposes the confusing double messages in Justin and Lindsey Holcomb's book Is It My Fault?Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Abuse. Previous parts of this book review: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The Holcombs lament how the church falls short, but they seem to assume that churches will respond properly… Continue reading More confusing messages in “Is It My Fault” by the Holcombs (book review Pt 4 of 4)
