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Support and resources for women survivors of domestic abuse. How to leave an abuser and be free.

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  • God Can Make You Strong on Nov 1, 2009 in Bible

    There is a lady I work with who is a devout Christian. We started talking one night, and she told me all about her abusive alcoholic husband. They are currently separated. She says she likes being single and not having to answer to a man.What struck...

  • One Blogger's View of Chris Brown on Sep 9, 2009 in Domestic Violence Abuse Chris Brown Rihanna

    On Emotional Abuse and Your Faith, one of my favorite bloggers, Hannah, wrote about Chris Brown's reaction to his violence towards Rihanna. Hannah tells us all about denial on the abuser's part, and the part of his family, and other peers. She goes i...

  • Book Review - Battered to Blessed on Sep 4, 2009 in Recovery Bible Domestic Violence Testimony Abuse Books

    I just finished reading Battered to Blessed: My Personal Journey . In this book, Mrs. Walsh recounts her short marriage to a very violent abuser, taking the reader on a journey with her as she recovers from the abuse, succeeds in her career, dates, a...

  • Chris Brown Gets Straight Probation, No Jail Time on Aug 26, 2009 in Domestic Violence Abuse Chris Brown Rihanna

    Remember when Chris Brown beat up Rihanna in February? Well, he finally received his sentencing and he was sentenced to five years' probation and community service - that's it. He will serve no jail time for beating the heck out of his girlfriend.I w...

  • Think Long and Hard Before You Get Married on Aug 21, 2009 in Marriage

    I have made yet another mistake that you, the reader, will hopefully learn from.I rushed into marriage. I married this wonderful man after knowing him only five months. He is not abusive and has not committed adultery. But he has a serious hoarding p...

  • August 22, 2009 Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day on Aug 20, 2009 in Domestic Violence Abuse

    This year the Seventh-Day Adventist church has chosen this sabbath, August 22nd, as the church-wide abuse prevention day. The Adventist church chooses the fourth sabbath of each August to promote awareness of abuse against women. The Women's Ministri...

  • You Don't Have to Get Married! on Aug 15, 2009 in Relationships Bible Marriage

    I'm reading a book right now by a Christian lady who left an abusive marriage. I'm only a few chapters in to the book, so I'm not going to give the name of it out just yet. When I finish it, I'll write a review.The lady describes a situation where sh...