When does an unhealthy marriage become an abusive marriage? Where can you go when you need to get out? In today’s episode we hear part 1 of Kathy’s real marriage story. Kathy shares how she came to believe that divorce was the most God-honoring option in her situation, and how she found safety after 30+ years in an emotionally abusive marriage. 

We are so grateful to Kathy for generously sharing her story. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include:  

• Dispelling myths about who falls into abuse 

• Why marriage counseling does not work in abusive marriages

• How Kathy learned her marriage was abusive

• Why she stayed as long as she did, and why she later divorced  

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• This previous episode defines a clear Biblical perspective on abuse:

• Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser with Dr. David E Clarke | Ep. 541 

 

QUOTES

• “I want to debunk the myth that abused women are poorly educated, lower income, women who can easily be taken advantage of. That’s just not accurate.”  - Kathy McAtee Young 

• “Within the first year, I knew we had trouble…” - Kathy McAtee Young  

• “Marriage counseling does not work if there’s abuse involved. I know that now.” - Kathy McAtee Young 

• “Most people who are narcissists are really good at it.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “You have this idea that, ‘If she could fix all these things, then I wouldn’t be this way.’ That’s the blame shifting.” - Kathy McAtee Young 

• “The heart of abuse is power and control. Everything else is tactics.” - Kathy McAtee Young