A child bride finds herself struggling to hold on to the love of her life after alcohol has robbed him of his sense of direction. She suffers abuse from the same hands that caress her in love, which gives her hope for a better day. That day never comes and she begins to fear for her live as the abuse escalates. She seeks desperately to find a way of escape from this powerful hold he has on her. She finally succeeds in freeing herself from him only to find that the memories of the love and hate relationship haunt her still.

Domestic abuse is a heartbreaking and very prevalent issueand, sadly, it is no stranger to Christian marriages. Though they are filled with both oppressors and oppressed, many churches have little to say on this issue. If you are being oppressed, this can leave you feeling isolated and alone . . . but you're not alone. Scripture has much to say about your experience, your safety, and God's heart for youhe does not blame you for your suffering and does not tolerate oppression. In fact, he wants to rescue you. Experienced family counselor Darby Strickland helps you to cut through confusion, speak out and find support, and then determine your next steps. God knows the suffering and wounds of oppression, and he delights in redeeming and rescuingespecially his heartbroken children.

"Providing practical tools and exercises, counselor Darby Strickland shows how anyone can recognize clues suggesting abuse, identify oppressive behavior, and work with a victim to bring clarity, help, and healing"--

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Your partner is perfect, and everyone loves them, yet you live in fear of making mistakes that lead to another outburst at home. You spend countless nights replaying conversations in your head, trying to figure out where you messed up. Don’t ever doubt whether you deserve better. You are worth so much more, and with this guide in your hands, you can finally begin to recover. Here is a preview of what you will learn. . . · Identifying gas lighters with examples and scenarios inside · Identifying the types of gas lighters · How to stop gas lighters by using light and dark tactics · And how to recover from their abuse and have peace of mind This book is a beacon of light, offering a roadmap to healing, growth, and reclaiming your authentic self. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of self-discovery. Let it be your companion on the journey to healing from codependency, gas lighting, and PTSD, and may it empower you to embrace a life filled with self-love, authenticity, and inner peace.

This two-volume encyclopedia surveys all aspects of violence and abuse in domestic/family environments, including specific types of abuse, laws and legal issues, and the impacts of abuse. Wide-ranging and authoritative, this resource provides extensive coverage of widely recognized forms of violence and abuse in family settings, including physical, verbal, and emotional abuse of spouses and intimate partners (both female and male) as well as children. In addition, the encyclopedia scrutinizes less recognized types of violence and abuse in households, such as abuse of siblings by other siblings and abuse of parents or grandparents by children and grandchildren (both minor and adult). Family Violence and Abuse is a valuable resource for readers seeking a better understanding of the true scope and impact of these various forms of violence and abuse; important factors that contribute to incidence of family violence and abuse; and the various laws, programs, and therapy alternatives that have been created to help victims of abuse and rehabilitate offenders.

The Handbook of Clinical Interventions with Young People who Sexually Abuse provides authoritative, critical and up-to-date reviews of the growing body of empirical and theoretical knowledge in this field and clearly demonstrates how this knowledge can be used to guide and develop evidence-based practice for assessment and treatment. Key features include: * essentials of effective treatment programmes * relapse prevention * adolescents with intellectual disabilities and female offenders * work with families of young people who sexually abuse. Practical guidelines from acknowledged international experts with extensive experience of research and clinical practice will be invaluable to all those working with young people who engage in sexually abusive behaviour.