In this episode of Faith on the Journey, Christy Johnson talks about her personal experience in an emotionally abusive marriage. She discusses the cycle of abuse, the manipulation and "crazy-making" behaviors, and the psychological and physical toll of emotional abuse. Tune in to hear Christy's powerful testimony of desperation, betrayal, her journey to healing and the resources available for those currently in abusive relationships.
Podcast Highlights
01:52: Growing up with an emotionally distant father and getting married young
03:47: Going through the cycle of abuse with empty promises, deceit, and manipulation
07:19 Clinging to the promise of marital restoration before feeling God's release
08:13 How your upbringing can negatively impact your ability to discern and make healthy choices
10:52: What an emotionally abusive relationship looks like?
11:32: The cycle of abuse - love bombing, devaluation, discard/hoover
19:33: The psychological and physical damage caused by emotional abuse
22:22 Struggling with religious beliefs around divorce when deciding to leave the marriage
If you are in an abusive relationship and need help, here is the domestic violence hotline number; 800-799-7233, and you can also reach out through this website; https://www.thehotline.org/
Get a free copy of Christy’s eBook, What the Bible Says About Emotional Abuse. Access it at christyjohnson.org
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Host: Jocelyn J. Jones
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