We welcome back Melissa Affolter, as she helps us understand more about Michelle's situation - specifically about the ways to help victims of domestic abuse and survivors - as they navigate the healing process from this trauma, especially as it relates to sexual abuse and marriage.

Visit Melissa's website including ReStoried. ReStoried support groups are designed from a Christ-centered theological framework and clinically informed perspective.

If you want to know more about domestic abuse, go to Called to Peace.org. They have a lot of resources that would be helpful can get a hold of an advocate if you need one.
We recommend Darby Strickland's book, Is It Abuse? : A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims.  Also recommended is Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson's book When Home Hurts:  A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church. Particularly helpful for church leaders.

Additional references and Resources:
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Herman
Diane Langberg
Beth Broom Christian Trauma Healing Network
Karen Corcoran

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