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Narcissistic Abuse Awareness

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Today isn’t a national celebration day. But it is a day to remind everyone to be aware of, learn, what abuse—even hidden abuse—is and to support abuse survivors. Survivors, you are seen and heard. ❤️‍🩹 Hidden abuse is just as, sometimes more, damaging than physical abuse. But the wounds aren’t seen. So are many times dismissed, excused, minimized, brushed under the rug. Educate yourself to recognize red flags 🚩 of abuse. Free mini course from Wilderness to Wild. Do something today.

Egypt to Shiloh

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Many times I liken our journey out of a destructive marriage to the Exodus from Egypt. (And no, we most likely will not receive “riches” on our way out.) Rather, it compares in the trust we have to have in God as we do what we know we need to. The waters will be stormy and scary as we start crossing out. The enemy may pursue—perhaps with ‘sweet words’ like Pharoah, “sure I’ll let you go” and then fighting it every step of the way. Some sisters may complain and want to go back, thinking things were much better when… Continue reading →

Rocking R&R

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Survivors need self/soul care, to heal and rebuild. And being out in God’s Creation is a great natural, rest giving healer! This is the view of a little R&R from my porch rocking chair on the Lord’s Day morning, at the Called to Peace ministries abuse survivors Retreat that I attended in NC this past week. The clouds that stayed low on the mountains, all of yesterday, have rolled out. The rain last night only leaves its scent. The sun in shining. The birds are chirping. Beautiful peace. Take care of you, sisters, so you can be freely whole! Or… Continue reading →

Celebrating A Very Special Survivor

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Today I honor a very special abuse and se*ually betrayed survivor. My mama! ❤️💖❤️ My mom, like most women in her era, did not talk openly about her pain, abuse experiences, or divorce. The were no post-divorce therapists. Divorced women hopefully had friends, usually 1 or 2 close friends who were probably also divorcees, in whom they could confide. There was no healing path. Many were still grieving or hurt or without clarity 20 or 30 years later. Many remarried—2, 3, or 4 times, only getting back into the same situations. The damage never resolved. Thankfully, my mom remarried a… Continue reading →

Rise Up O Army

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💯 If this isn’t a perfect verse/description of Christian marital abuse survivors! March on, sisters! Jesus has given us life again and raised us up! I am so happy to see the rising up of the advocacy against abuse (psychological, not just “physical”) in the last decade. In reading this verse today, God gave me a picture of how He has breathed life into post-abuse survivors, many of them who have all but given up on life, and raised them up as an army of advocates against abuse—whatever form it takes, (in my view, especially in the Christian marital setting,… Continue reading →

Stay Aware

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Today ends “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. But not the need for vigilant Awareness. In my daily posts this month, I have not even scratched the surface of information and support needed. But I have tried to hit on many various areas that need more awareness. 2 key things to take away are:❗️ 1 in 3 Women are victims of domestic abuse. You know her. She’s in your church, at your work, in your kid’s playgroup, ….❗️Please become an informed compassionate support for her. Please scroll back and see all the posts from this month, and so much more DV info… Continue reading →

Strong Enough to Thrive

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You have lived through so much abuse—and survived. You feel weak—exhausted—unable to continue on. But you are far braver and stronger than you know. You’ve already proven that! You have been strong enough to survive. You are strong enough to thrive! Keep taking the next step—and you will be Freely Whole! #freelywhole #dvawareness #DVAM #dvrecoverycoach

Wholeness Healing: Creativity

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Creative activities help reset the nervous system, and heal the brain in the areas that can be more readily accessed after abuse. Many times, the logical, executive thinking, complex decision-making brain cannot be our first line of healing, after the confusion and chaos and crazy-making of abuse. Creativity calms down our nervous system, begins to rewire the brain, and sets us on a path to healing. Many people will say, “I’m not creative”. These activities do not require you to be an artist or think you’re “creative”. They tap into the creative side of your brain, that we were all… Continue reading →

Scars not Open Wounds

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Healing doesn’t come from ignoring what happened to you, but rather, through treatment over time, moving on to where it doesn’t control your life. Healed damage may leave scars, but not open wounds that are still hemorrhaging. #dvawareness #freelywhole #dvrecoverycoach Living Coram Deo & freely wholeSDG!~ Liberty Subscribe to my email list in the sidebar and get notifications of future posts on this website. Join me on Facebook, Like & Follow my Freely Whole public page.To share Soul Care Creativity, join my Freely Whole Creative Community on Facebook,and Follow @FreelyWhole on Instagram and hashtag your creations #freelywholecreative Please consider supporting Freely Whole ministries. Your support helps me… Continue reading →

Hope and a Future

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Grieve, mourn, then move forward in hope. You have a beautiful future yet to be written. #dvswareness #freelywhole #dvrecoverycoach Living Coram Deo & freely wholeSDG!~ Liberty Subscribe to my email list in the sidebar and get notifications of future posts on this website. Join me on Facebook, Like & Follow my Freely Whole public page.To share Soul Care Creativity, join my Freely Whole Creative Community on Facebook,and Follow @FreelyWhole on Instagram and hashtag your creations #freelywholecreative Please consider supporting Freely Whole ministries. Your support helps me to continue to provide Soul Healing content, to empower you and others to live a life that is Freely Whole–in Jesus!