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Positive People Who Help Us Heal
As I think back about my abusive marriage one bright spot stands out (no, not the marriage). God blessed me with awesome friends who were with me through it all. None of them knew the extent of the abuse (it … Continue reading
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Love Covers a Multitude of Sins
I, like so many others in the U.S. have been stranded at home due to the snow this winter. For most of us it means less income because of lost work hours, but the flip side is that we get … Continue reading
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The Difference of Willing Participation
As I thought about my first marriage, I remembered that there was a period when our sex life was fulfilling and did not feel abusive, as it did later on. I asked myself “what was the difference?” I thought about … Continue reading
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I’ll Deal With it Later…
Sometimes we’ve seen the early warning signs but have chosen to ignore them. It’s easier that way, at least in the beginning. We have plans as a couple-have a baby, buy a house, another baby, get a promotion, buy the … Continue reading
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Tagged abusive marriage, abusive relationships, Denial, domestic violence, emotional abuse, intimate partner violence, marital abuse, Narcissism, narcissistic husband, Sexual abuse, sexual abuse in marriage, sexual assault, Spousal rape
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Early Warning Signs
A friend once asked me if I had seen any warning signs early on in my relationship with my abusive husband. My answer was “Yes, and no”. I saw things I didn’t like, like his constant talking about things that … Continue reading
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Tagged abusive marriage, abusive relationships, domestic violence, emotional abuse, intimate partner violence, marital abuse, Narcissism, narcissistic husband, rape, Sexual abuse, sexual abuse in marriage, Spousal rape
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Who do you turn to?
When the realization hit me and my awakening was complete, the next question was “Now what?” I couldn’t continue to act as if nothing was wrong in my marriage. I could no longer ignore the pain, both physically and emotionally … Continue reading
The Comfy World of Denial
It has been said that “Ignorance is bliss” and I would have to agree to some extent. When you don’t know something, you don’t have to deal with it. Not knowing implies no responsibility or need to take action. Life … Continue reading
The Awakening to an Abusive Marriage
Recognizing abuse is not as easy as it sounds. Some forms of abuse, of course, are easily identified such as when a man beats his wife (although in some cultures that is seen as acceptable). The hard part comes when … Continue reading
The Reality of Sexual Abuse in Marriage
Unfortunately sexual abuse within marriage is an issue that many women face, usually in silence. The silence may last for years, as confusion and bewilderment create a tangled web of doubt. Is this abuse? Is this normal? Does this happen … Continue reading
Freedom from an Abusive Marriage 