Tag Archive for: Emotional Abuse

Red Flag Warning

August 30, 2023. I had an alert come across my phone about an officer-involved shooting. I quickly opened my phone to watch the news conference. To my surprise, the picture of my friend with the beautiful smile flashed across the screen. She had been shot and killed by her husband, one of her fellow deputies. […]

What Makes a Marriage, Part 2

Before I dive into the rest of the interview with Gary Thomas, I want to say a few things. I have already written about Married Sex, Gary’s latest book written with Debra Fileta. Sadly, many of you have heard many negative and critical comments about it. It is so important that we refuse to take words […]

Why I Am Pro-Divorce

Divorce will always break my heart…just as it breaks my Father’s heart.

Why Did I Stay? Part 2

The next time you hear about an abusive relationship and wonder why anyone would stay, think about me. Leaving isn’t as easy as one might think.

Why Did I Stay? Part 1

My husband and I were talking last night about my previous marriage, about some of the things my kids and I had endured. He asked me one simple question:
“Why did you stay so long?”

enough

What happens when a wife faithfully submits to her husband, even if he is ridiculing, demeaning, or sexually abusing her?

haunted: till death do we part

If it’s not physical abuse, it’s not really abuse.

If he hasn’t hit you, you need to stay.

Marriage is a forever commitment you should never leave.

Who Do You Think You Are?

My mother would squash my dreams often with her cutting words.

The Truth About Emotional Abuse

I don’t remember what the fight was about, but I do remember it was obviously my fault. At least that’s what he told me.

Free At Last!!

Freedom. When you’ve been locked in a prison, it’s something you yearn for day after day.