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Power And Control: Why Charming Men Can Make Dangerous LoversView
Power And Control: Why Charming Men Can Make Dangerous LoversBy Sandra Horley (1991)Sandra Horley has worked with Refuge, the UK's women’s shelter charity, for many years, and has spoken with and listened to over 3,000 women about their experiences of abuse by husbands and partners.In this book, the author outlines …
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Ann's Story - The Valley of Dry BonesView
The Valley of Dry Bones I am a survivor, and my story has been shared many times, in many places, to raise awareness of domestic abuse and how it can happen to anyone. It was a gradual increase from working on my self-esteem, to cutting me off from my family …
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First Man Standing Bible StudiesView
At Restored, we're passionate that men can and should be active in standing against domestic abuse. That's why we've produced the First Man Standing Bible Studies, to help men explore what the Bible has to say about masculinity, relationships, and how we can be active in challenging violence against women.This …
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'Murdered by my Father'View
“Dad I’m sorry you’re hurt, I’m sorry I let you down. I know this must be hard, this doesn’t feel like you. The dad I know wants me to be happy and I want you to be happy too. Do you think we could do that for each other? I …
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The ArchersView
This blog contains spoilers. In the UK the National Domestic Violence Helpline is 0808 2000 247. If you are based outside the UK check out this link. All going on in Ambridge The fictional community of Ambridge, created in the long running BBC Radio 4 programme 'The Archers', has seen …
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Unholy Charade - Unmasking the Domestic Abuser in the ChurchView
Unholy Charade makes for uncomfortable reading. That is intentional. Over thirty years as a pastor in the USA, and many hours spent with the victims and survivors of domestic abuse, Jeff Crippen has a wealth of wisdom and experience to share.The book opened my eyes to the horror of life …
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Diane's Story - Chapter 2: The EscalationView
The Escalation Then, one day in America, Mike hit me in a public place, when we were in the car with the children. Within minutes several police cars arrived, with blue flashing lights, and my husband was arrested. Subsequently we both had to appear in court. I was worried about …
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Diane's Story - Chapter 1: The BeginningView
Background I was brought up in a loving Christian home, where it was encouraged to welcome everyone. I knew nothing about abuse or violence. When I left home, I trained to be a teacher. I worked in England and Germany, and very much enjoyed travelling at this time. However, I …
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Gwen's StoryView
We interviewed Gwen, to find out about her faith and the abuse she experienced in her marriage. How long was it from first experiencing abuse to actually leaving the relationship? What were the barriers to you leaving? It was 10yrs before I finally left. The initial barrier was not recognising …
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Our NEW Church Pack: Read the reviews!View
Our new edition of our English language Church Pack launched on 8th March 2016 (International Women's Day). Already, it's received positive reviews from several national church leaders, among them the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, who is an Ambassador for Restored. She says,“Love and Relationship is at the …