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Descent into Light: new podcast examines abuse within the Catholic Church
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Two religious sisters explore the spiritual abuse they experienced from a trusted priest. Their story highlights not only clerical abuse, but also the culture that allows this abuse to happen, with parallels to abuse within marriages.
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Boots on the Ground: a call to the church to be Jesus’ hands and feet to women being abused
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There are numerous ways we can help those in our parish who are facing a difficult season, including a woman facing abuse, separation, or divorce.
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Is It Really Abuse?
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Many of us think we’d never let ourselves be abused or we’d never stand by while someone near us was being abused. Those statements assume abuse is obvious… and often, it is not.
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Two Half-Wounded People Make a Wounded Relationship
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General marriage advice often has the attitude that “what worked for this couple will work for every couple.” This ignores the fact that the skills and attitudes that help two healthy people have a successful relationship will not fix a toxic relationship, but may instead place unrealistic expectations upon one spouse.
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Portrait of an Abuser: King Saul in the Old Testament
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King Saul was the first king of Israel. In his story, we see the portrait of an abuser – a man concerned more with appearances than anything else, unwilling to admit and learn from his mistakes, and driven by jealousy.
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Friend, You Are Beloved (a Poem)
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You are not loved because you are tall or dark or beautiful. You are loved because you are created by the Divine Artist.
helping Catholic women in abusive relationships grow in freedom and faith
Welcome.
Whether you are looking for resources for yourself or a friend, we are here to help. Divorce, annulment and abuse are not topics frequently addressed by priests and parishioners in the Catholic church. This can leave many women feeling confused, alone, and helpless. We want to have those difficult conversation about what abuse looks like, how to find help in an abusive relationship, how to heal after leaving a bad relationship, what divorce and annulment look like, and more.
