Many of us have been told over and over again to just accept whatever suffering comes and "offer it up." Father Michael offers wisdom and advice for discerning when what we are enduring is redemptive suffering and when it is not. God does not ask us to "offer up" abusive treatment that violates our dignity. If you are a Catholic woman in an abusive relationship or just need support from a Catholic Community, please come to Hope's Garden.https://hopesgarden.com/join-our-community/