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Finding belonging: Amanda’s story

I recently read the words “what we can’t control we deny”, in a book by priest…

A Survivor’s Story

It was my 13th wedding anniversary earlier this month. I didn’t actually realise until my Facebook memories…

Rachel’s Story – The Father’s song

I probably never would have used the word abusive about my marriage – I didn’t really understand…

Gift of hope: a survivor’s story

‘On the day I left, when I sought refuge, there was not one available space nearby. Refuges are…

Guest Blog written by Sally Hope

Facebook reminded me this morning that seven years ago today I drove my eldest son to…

Rachel’s Story

Religion has the right to express its opinion in the service of the people, but…

Christine’s story – chapter 2

The escape I started to read “Why Does He Do That?” by Lundy Bancroft, the book was…

Christine’s story – chapter 1

The Realisation I had run out of ideas, I had tried everything I could think of to…

​When churches don’t acknowledge abuse – and we have to leave. Paula’s Story

Many Christian women who are victims of domestic abuse end up having to leave their church. This…

Institutional Abuse – Hilary’s Story

My own abuse occurred within the context of a bible college. It has taken over a decade…

Ann’s Story – The Valley of Dry Bones

The Valley of Dry Bones I am a survivor, and my story has been shared many times,…

Diane’s Story – Chapter 1: The Beginning

Background I was brought up in a loving Christian home, where it was encouraged to welcome everyone.

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