Domestic Violence Series: Special Edition–20 Lessons Learned from Domestic Violence
I cannot make someone else love me I’m only as worthy as I allow myself to be I am not alone There is hope God wants so much more for me Getting out and…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–7 Ways a Domestic Violent Marriage Can be Restored
Everyone hopes and wishes that their relationship could be salvaged at some point. By the time separation comes this may not be as big of an issue. So can a domestic violent relationship be restored? …
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–Formulating a Plan for the Future
Once I left my abusive relationship, I was at a loss. Now what? The first two months, I was too numb to think or move. However, with gentle pushes from family, I slowly returned to…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–5 Ways to Find Healing Upon Leaving a Domestic Violence Situation
Leaving a domestic violent situation is not easy or for the faint of heart. Not only is there the loss of a marriage, but the emotional and physical pain that has to be dealt with.…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–7 Opportunities for Escalated Anger in Domestic Violence
When a woman leaves a violent relationship is one of the most dangerous times for a woman. Often the man is angry and will not give up until he either has his wife back or…
7 Steps in a Plan of Action to Leave Domestic Violence
I’ve been discussing safety precautions and a plan of action in leaving an abusive situation. A few other thoughts in preparing and leaving are: Pack suitcase in advance with clothes and toiletries. Have an extra…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–3 Safety Precautions in leaving Domestic Violence Situation
Leaving an abusive situation is dangerous. Often the abusive partner becomes enraged and the abuse is even more dangerous and at an all-time high. When leaving, take every precaution necessary. This includes: Leave when the…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–7 Benefits of Abuse Shelters
Abuse shelters are there to help women and children escaping an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, many work on minuscule budgets and staff. The shelters want to do more but are unable to due to financial concerns…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–Why Counseling and Communication Can Make a Difference
I’ve been discussing plans on leaving and financial tips to leave a domestic violence situation. Today, I want to discuss staying in a relationship. I know…you’re shaking your head and wondering why.…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–10 Steps to Planning to Leave a Domestic Violence Situation
Planning to leave an abusive relationship can be very scary. There are so many questions and so much fear playing on already frayed emotions. So how can you safely prepare to leave? Pray and ask…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–5 Steps to Financial Planning in leaving a Domestic Violence Situation
One important factor that prevents women from leaving a domestic violent situation is finances. They have no way to provide for themselves and their children and feel they have no option other than to stay.…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–7 Things To Do When Someone You Loved Is Abused
Watching a child, sibling, parent or friend that you love being abused is one of the most difficult thing. More than anything you want to protect them and even shake…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–Pros and Cons of Engaging the Authorities
Around the end of my abusive relationship, I worked with off duty police officers who worked security at my job. I was able to discuss my situation with them. Their advice was very helpful, but…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series— What the Bible Says About Domestic Violence
Last week, I shared my struggle with my beliefs and leaving a domestic violence situation. But, what does the Bible say about abuse? “Remember those in prison, as if you were their fellow prisoners, and…
Why I Asked God for Help Out of My Abusive Situation
One of the reasons I stayed in a domestic violence relationship for so long was because of my religious beliefs. I really struggled with leaving a marriage and obtaining a divorce due to my beliefs. …
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series— 3 Places to Find Safety from Domestic Violence
Last week we discussed why women returned to an abusive situation. One important factor of leaving an abuser, is having a safe place to turn. Some places to turn are: Family members—is there a family…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series— 9 Reasons A Woman Returns to An Abusive Situation
I lost count over the years of how many times I left my husband. I know there were two serious attempts, in which I actively sought refuge elsewhere. There were numerous accounts of when I…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–10 Ways Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace
Often a person believes that no one knows they are a victim of domestic abuse. I felt that way. I believed that it was our secret and didn’t move outside of the home. I was…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—When Women Abuse
Often we think of abusers are the men in the relationship. While men are the dominate abuser, there are cases of men that are abused. I’ve discussed my own abusive relationship, but what I’ve not…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Elder Abuse
Recently there was a story in the news about a woman that died from the abuse she suffered under her son’s care. Reports stated that she was imbedded into the couch and had maggots eating…
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