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Warning Signs of Emotional Abuse in Marriage

Are you concerned that a spouse is being emotionally abused in their marriage? Find out which behavior patterns signal abuse.

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How to Know if You’re in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

Three types of emotional abuse can easily be disguised: gaslighting, retaliation and projection. Recognize when you’re in an emotionally abusive relationship.

Is this abuse? Angry husband yelling.

What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence is never acceptable. While marriage is sacred, abuse violates God’s intended purpose.

Bible Verses About Healing

The scriptures are overflowing with Bible verses about healing. We experience various types of wounds throughout our lifetime. Broken hearts, shattered spirits, and contentious family ties and relationship are among them. However, there are scriptures that apply to every type of wound we might experience in our lifetime.You or someone you know may be experiencing …

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Are You in an Abusive Relationship?

You may be in danger from an abusive relationship and not even know it.

A young couple sits at a table, stressed out over finances. Financial abuse in marriage is a real problem.

What Is Financial Abuse in Marriage?

Darby Strickland, a counselor and teacher at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, defines financial abuse in marriage and offers advice for helping wives who are oppressed in this way.

Photo of a young man emotionally hurt from an argument with his wife. The wife looks on from the background. Sometimes it's hard to tell if its a bad conflict or emotional abuse.

Is It Bad Conflict or Emotional Abuse in Your Marriage?

Emotional abuse in marriage is one of the hardest forms of abuse to recognize, but unrepentant patterns are the key to identifying it.

Shadow of a man with an abusive wife. He sits alone with his head in his hands, grappling with the fact that women abuse men too.

Male Abuse in Marriage? Why an Abusive Wife Is No Laughing Matter

Can men experience abuse in marriage? Why is it so hard to see a man as a victim of abuse?

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Dating Violence: Know the Signs

50% of females and 35% of males reported that they had abused or been violent toward their partner.

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What Is Sexual Abuse in Marriage?

Darby Strickland, a counselor and teacher at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, defines sexual abuse in marriage and explains how wives are oppressed in this way.

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What Is Physical Abuse in Marriage?

Physical abuse is a means of coercively controlling another through fear and intimidation. It involves intentionally or recklessly using physical force that may result in bodily injury or physical pain.

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Disability Rights Movement

Disability rights movement is a civil rights movement advocating for those with disabilities to have equal rights.

A man has removed his wedding ring, holding it up with one hand and covering his face with the other. His spouse was abusive and he has lost her by setting boundaries for his own safety. He wrestles with guilt over if he did the right thing.

Wrestling with Guilt when Drawing Boundaries with an Abusive Spouse

When dealing with an abusive spouse, you need to be bold, take action, and draw clear boundaries for your own safety. God loves you. And He hates the abuse you endure.

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Child Abuse: What Should We Know?

Child Abuse: What Should We Know? God’s desire is for all children to be protected. His angels watch over them, but we know that many types of abuse and neglect happen in homes. There is no class distinction. Rich and poor, well-educated and high school dropouts, the handsome and the plain; no group is immune …

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Is Childhood Trauma Impacting Your Marriage?

Each person comes to their wedding with a unique set of life experiences and levels of childhood trauma that impact the marriage relationship.

How Can I Spot Babysitter Abuse?

This can be a very specific circumstance with nuanced details. The first step in identifying babysitter abuse is looking for abnormal behavior, fears, or how your children respond.

Should I Stay in My Abusive Marriage for the Kids?

Abusive marriages like Emma’s are more common than many realize. God’s plan for a family never included abuse.

Forced Pregnancy and Abortion

Forced Pregnancy and Abortion

What is Forced Pregnancy? We have heard the word forced pregnancy tossed about. But what does that mean? Some people are equating the lack of abortion access to forced pregnancy. Equality Now says it this way: “Forced pregnancy is defined as when a woman or girl becomes pregnant without having sought or desired it, and …

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Step Up, Speak Up: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence awareness is critical. It’s not a comfortable topic to talk about, and it’s a heartbreaking reality to face.

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Summer Camp and Sexual Assault: How You Can Protect Your Kids

Unfortunately, summer camp environments do not guarantee your children’s complete safety. We want to come alongside your family as you prepare to send your children to summer camp so they can be safe and enjoy their time away.