(Trigger Alert: Just about every abuse is mentioned here) Why should we talk about spiritual abuse? Answering this question has been a long process for me. I stayed up late last night and worked on it some more this evening. Words of passion raced through my fingers and across the screen. In the end, I… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Abuse
A String of Thoughts and Memories of Spiritual Abuse
Someone, somewhere decided this is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Week. People are writing their stories and sharing them online. I’ve been writing mine in scattered vignettes . Thirteen thousand words have also been written in secret. The call was made to share that story and someday, I will. It’s just not time. If I can muster… Continue Reading
Freedom of Mind (A Book Review)
Do you know someone in an abusive relationship? Do you know someone trapped in addiction? Do you know someone controlled by the influence of a gang, a business, or even a church? Someone has written a book that will help you understand how this happens. Even better, the book will empower you to lead… Continue Reading
Deceptively Delicious
You are reading Answers for Readers, in which I answer questions about my experience with spiritual abuse, as well as healing. Portions of my story may be found in Reflections of a Survivor. May this series inform, inspire and motivate. I have wondered was this always the way this church was or did they just… Continue Reading
I’m Guest Posting at Turquoise Gates Today
You are reading Reflections of a Survivor, in which I share my family’s escape and healing from spiritual abuse. Other portions may be found here. May this story inform, inspire and motivate. One of the blessings of this blog has been to connect with other survivors of spiritual abuse. There are many people who have… Continue Reading
What is Spiritual Abuse?
You are reading Reflections of a Survivor, in which I share my family’s escape and healing from spiritual abuse. Other portions may be found here. May this story inform, inspire and motivate. Before motherhood became my full time job, I worked in crisis intervention. Most of my clients were abuse victims. In training, I learned… Continue Reading
I Did Not Know That!
You are reading Reflections of a Survivor, in which I share my family’s escape and healing from spiritual abuse. Other portions may be found here. May this story inform, inspire and motivate. The morning breeze whispered by as pen brushed against paper. A certain delight fills my heart in the way ink slides across… Continue Reading
Getting Back on the Horse
You are reading Reflections of a Survivor, in which I share my family’s escape and healing from an abusive church. Other portions may be found here. May this story inform, inspire and motivate. I knew his story. . . I had seen the Bible stacked with Our Daily Bread at the bedside. His prayers were… Continue Reading
As a Grain of Wheat Must Die. . .
You are reading Reflections of a Survivor, in which I share my family’s escape and healing from spiritual abuse. Other portions may be found here. May this story inform, inspire and motivate. The bulk of this post comes from John 12:23-27. Won’t you follow along? Before the arrest, before the garden, before the last supper,… Continue Reading
People Hurt
You are reading Reflections of a Survivor, in which I share my family’s escape and healing from spiritual abuse. Other portions may be found here. May this story inform, inspire and motivate. Available at Allposters.com People are. . . people. It does not matter what religion they adhere to or how controlling it is, all… Continue Reading
