Again, we are joined by our storyteller, Anna as she helps us understand her process by sharing some of the ways the Lord spoke to and carried her during a really dark time. How did our young, Christian Anna find herself here? Listen along to her story. “This was really confusing and ultimately reinforced, inside of me, some things I had believed about my worth and dignity through abuse. And it's taken me many years to recognize this and untangle all of the impact of those decisions.“

If you would like to know more about the dynamics of domestic abuse if you have questions go to Called to Peace.org 

Darby Strickland's book Is It Abuse? is excellent for both victims and church leaders for identifying the patterns of abuse. 

And in addition, Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson's book When Home Hurts is particularly hopeful, helpful and hopeful for church leaders. 

Safe to Hope is a production of HelpHer. Our Executive Producer is Ann Maree Goudzwaard. Safe to Hope is written and mixed by Ann Maree and edited by Ann Maree and Helen Weigt. Music is Waterfall by Roman Senyk Music from Pixabayand and is licensed by Pixabay.

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