helping Catholic women in abusive relationships grow in freedom and faith
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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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Abuse in the Bible: Sarah & Hagar
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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.
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Portrait of an Abuser: Magnifico in Disney’s Wish
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Several Disney movies have included abusive or narcissistic characters. No Disney movie is more clearly a portrait of a narcissist than Wish. In this movie, Magnifico goes from benevolent king to manic sorcerer.