Why I Have a Problem With Most Christian Marriage Books
I can be pretty hard on a lot of Christian marriage books, blog posts, webinars, etc. (Note: I’m not here to be hard on the author himself/herself. I assume that an author has good intentions unless there is proof otherwise. Critiquing the content is different than critiquing the person, and it’s the content I’m here […]
Continue reading5 Myths Marriage Authors Believe that Harm Abuse Victims
The market for books and conferences on the topic of marriage is incredibly popular. This is true in the secular world as well as in the Christian sphere. Many authors and speakers share ideas couples can use to communicate with each other more effectively and encourage couples to invest their time and energy into strengthening […]
Continue reading“I Would Never Let Anyone Abuse Me”
I have often found in conversations about abuse that some people express the sentiment, “I would never let anyone abuse me.” This sentiment can quickly devolve into a lack of sympathy for the victim. It almost seems to the bystander that it is the victim’s fault because she allowed herself to be treated that way. […]
Continue reading7 Reasons Victims Miss Red Flags of Abuse
Sometimes people show a lack of compassion toward abuse victims because “they should have seen the red flags.” I’ve been observing this on some social media posts recently. It’s almost a “Well you got what you deserved because you were too stupid to avoid it” attitude. (First of all, do you realize how heartless that […]
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