-
When You Must Choose Between a Bad Decision and a Worse Decision
•
We hear over and over again, in both church and secular society, that divorce is bad. For women waking up to the abuse in their marriages, these messages can be excruciating. Divorce is bad but abuse is bad so what option is left to her?
-
Self-Care is Crucial for Women in Abuse
•
In recovering from abuse, I had to learn how to identify my own needs, how to meet those needs for myself, and how to express those needs to others when necessary.
-
The Well (a poem)
•
A poem about a young woman who constantly pours into others in her life, without pouring into herself.
-
Abuse in the Bible: Sarah & Hagar
•
One of the Bible stories that shows a clear picture of abuse is the story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar. Hagar is the handmaid who is treated badly by her master and mistress.
-
Abuse in the Bible: Let’s Take a New Look at Old Stories
•
Numerous stories in the Bible present a picture of God allowing a victim to leave an abuser and of God himself rescuing victims from their abusers.
-
She’s Not the Only One: Why Churches Need to Stop Overlooking the Victims in their Pews
•
In many Catholic churches, women in abusive relationships feel alone and isolated because they don’t know any other single moms, anyone else who has been through divorce. Statistics show that abuse is as common as 1 in 4, and the Church needs to address this.
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.
