Recognizing the Face of Abuse: A Faith Based Perspective and Personal Memoir
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (978 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071ZN5TRK |
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| Number of Pages | : | 483 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Riveting Account of Abuse and God's Making a Way of Escape by His Grace! Christian Therapist Fascinating autobiography and unique writing style from a courageous Christian woman. It was hard to put the book down. Most anyone who has experienced any domestic trauma can identify with her confusion on whether to stay or leave. Family history of abuse as well as one's faith belief illustrate, and give c. This book is a great read! The author takes you on a very blanca schofield This book is a great read! The author takes you on a very gentle journey uncovering the different faces of abuse, all the while maintaining the dignity of everybody involved intact. It also provides a chapter by chapter discussion guide at the end with questions motivating discussion for both, women who have. Patty said Outstanding. I read the entire book in one evening. I couldn't put it down. For anyone who has been a victim of domestic violence, whether it is/was physical, emotional, or both, you will find this book inspirational and full of hope. There is light on the other side and this book will show you that happiness and safety
Very early on in my marriage I witnessed my precious spouse cross into abnormal and frightening behaviors. Should have stuck with the catchphrase. The movie was Sudden Impact with Clint Eastwood; the phrase, "Go ahead, make my day." Glaring at Kevin straight on, I opted to give him the finger instead. I knew his behaviors were both morally and culturally unacceptable and meant to hurt me. How do we know when it is safe to rightly say we have become victims of domestic violence? How does one move forward in revealing the ugly, sad truth to our loving others. Instinctively he knows to attack that which is most vulnerable. The predatory lion attacks his prey at the throat. I thought about quoting it aloud in response. I have just now become an abused wife. If only I had known the ideal would become my "idol". And woe to those who promise to love, honor, and cherish such graven images. There he began to strangle me.. In seemingly no time at all, Kevin had me down on the small patch of tile floor at the doorway. The "ideal life", so individual, so subjective. The first traumatic incident arrived while still blissfully recalling the wedding festivities, the