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Post Traumatic Stress

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Navigating Military PTSD and Trauma in Marriage

A Naval Corpsman’s injury in Afghanistan changed his career and his marriage. But God used the trauma for good.

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What Does Childhood Trauma Have to Do With Teenage Drama?

When an infant is developing in the womb, all the birth mother’s experiences, feelings, and anything she eats or drinks positively or negatively affect the baby. Many children who end up being adopted have in-utero or childhood trauma. This means their brains literally formed around chaos and stress. Sometimes when these children start to grow, parents …

Rape Victims Reject the Term ‘Rape Babies’

“They are forcing these little girls to carry rape babies!” – The phrase shot quickly from his mouth, like it belonged there, like he’d said it a hundred times in the mirror. It was a heated debate on YouTube. In his eyes, those no-good anti-abortion activists were forcing victims of rape to carry the evidence …

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Helping Kids Process Violence in the News and Social Media

In the wake of unexpected violence erupting on the screen it’s important to equip children with the necessary facts to process these tragic events.

What is Cocooning in Foster Care and Adoption

What Is Cocooning in Adoption & Foster Care?

Cocooning is a fantastic opportunity to bond with a child who is new to your household. If cocooning is a new concept to you, consider it an adjustment and transition time for the entire family. There are a lot of different dynamics that may accompany a new child coming into your home. Some of those …

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Defining and Understanding Trauma

Not all traumatic experiences are equal, but the way the body reacts to trauma is similar in every situation. Two broad categories might be called trauma with a capital T and trauma with a small t.

Back From Iraq: A Readjustment Story

‘I know someday God will use what we’ve been through to help others.’

A man sits with his face buried in his hands, clearly sad. His wife sits next to him trying to comfort him. For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help mitigate PTSD's devastating impact on your marriage.

PTSD and Your Marriage

For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help heal the inner injuries of a person battling PTSD and mitigate PTSD’s devastating impact on marriage relationships.

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Healing the Hurt of a Past Abortion

A lot of women feel hopeless about ever resolving the pain connected with their abortion. But healing is possible.

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How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Childhood Trauma

America’s childhood trauma epidemic garners relatively little attention. Knowing the warning signs of childhood trauma can change that.

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Post-Abortion Hope and Healing

What are some of the after effects of abortion? Find out more about post-abortion syndrome and the hope and healing available.

Parenting a Child Affected by a Traumatic Event

While it’s hard to reconcile the image of a loving, righteous God in the midst of tragic loss, we parents need to stay focused on the sovereignty of God.

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When Current Events Trigger Abortion Trauma

Whenever abortion issues make national news, some people rejoice and others are angry, depending on the outcome. But for those of us who have lost a child to abortion, just the mere mention of the word can trigger all sorts of emotions.

A Desperate Prayer

When Kymberlee made a stand for life, she faced a scary and uncertain future

When Sexual Assault Affects Your Marriage

The aftermath of a wife’s sexual assault has profound effects on her marriage. Helping a husband understand how rape has affected his wife is critical to helping her recover.

Dealing With the Trauma of a Past Abortion

Many women who choose abortion struggle with guilt – guilt that stops them from talking about it or getting the emotional help they deserve.

New Challenges, New Normal

Upon returning home from deployment, it’s typical for service members to feel out of sorts.

Thirty-Three Months at War

‘I’m not ashamed of my experiences because I know … I’ll be able to use what I’ve been through to help and bless another. …’