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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.
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Finding Healing after Separation and Divorce
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Choose to walk towards healing. Here are tips from other women who have walked this path for finding healing as you go through separation, divorce, and annulment.
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Abuse in the Bible: David and Saul
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David’s story is one of suffering and abuse. As victims of abuse, we may see ourselves in David’s story and learn from his example how to handle abusers in our lives.
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How to Build Your Divorce Support Group
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Abuse is difficult. You need people who support you, hear you, love you, and pour into your life. Here’s how you find or build those supports for yourself.
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How to Help Your Children Have a Relationship with an Unhealthy Parent
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If you are struggling to help your children have a relationship with their abusive dad (whether you are still together or not), here are my tips.
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.
