Beyond Abuse Moving Forward One Day At A Time

Beyond Abuse: Moving Forward One Day At A Time is a collection of poems that expresses or shows a journey from a place of pain and darkness to a place of purpose and hope. Divided into three sections, witness the changes from a lowly caterpillar, a transformational cocoon and an emerging butterfly.

Beyond Abuse: Moving Forward One Day At A Time is a collection of poems that expresses or shows a journey from a place of pain and darkness to a place of purpose and hope. Divided into three sections, witness the changes from a lowly caterpillar, a transformational cocoon and an emerging butterfly.

In January 2004 a newly founded evangelical organization called PASCH was formed. The word denotes the Passover or time of new beginnings--when God kept people safe in their own homes before leading them into freedom from abuse and oppression. Yet the word PASCH also stands for Peace and Safety in the Christian Home. PASCH began as a small group of therapists, sociologists, domestic-violence experts, clergy, biblical scholars, survivors--and dedicated Christians. In essence, PASCH was born out of the cries, confusion, and frustration of the people of God. As we encountered many horrifying situations of domestic abuse in Christian homes, those of us who seek to address various aspects of the issue concluded that we needed a fellowship of concerted study, prayer, and action. It was the dream of Catherine Clark Kroeger that an edited book might emerge from the 2005 and 2006 PASCH conferences in order that the papers, presentations, and discussions might be widely available. We found that to make that happen, we needed to work together: that each of us possessed one piece of the puzzle, and that by God's grace we could collectively begin to put the pieces together. The topic of abuse is ugly, which is why so many Christians shy away from discussing it. But in this volume we have tried to present an accurate, faith-based analysis of abuse in the Christian family context. We hope that various chapters stimulate discussion--sometimes debate--and in so doing prompt pastor and people to action. We call on you the reader to consider the various ideas and perspectives offered throughout the book. Hopefully each chapter will prompt you to consider afresh how you conceptualize violence among families of faith. Like you, the reader, the contributors to our collection come from various faith traditions, work in different contexts, and see the issue in part based on their own narrative and training. Yet, despite our differences--and our ongoing debates--we are unanimous that violence has no place in the home. Every home should be a safe place; every home a shelter. When abuse occurs in families of faith, it is the responsibility of the church to offer compassion and support to victims and to call those who act abusively to accountability and justice. Our edited collection includes · Dan Allender speaking from the heart about the impact of the fall on relationships between men and women; · Al Miles reflecting on his pastoral experience of the difficulties and opportunities of speaking out against violence in Christian families; · Bruce and Karen McAndless-Davis offering one couple's story of the long journey toward accountability and dramatic change; · Julie Owens retelling her own dramatic story of abuse, the life imprisonment of her ex-partner and what she wished every pastor knew about domestic violence.

Beyond Abuse is a biographical fiction novel centered on the journey of Marcella March, a biracial, sixth generation Jamaican growing up in the early 20th century. Due to a tragic ‘incident’ in Jamaica, Marcella is sent to Colombia, South America to live with extended family. After five painful years in Colombia, she returns to Jamaica only to find herself in drastically different circumstances. With several brothers fighting in the Second World War in England, and key family members being meanspirited, her curiosity piqued. This leads her to delve into the family’s complicated lineage to England. The revelation is astounding. Marcella March’s lifelong quest for success is threatened by the blatant and subtle abuse that she faces. Will our heroine’s tormentors succeed in quelling her fiery determination? Dive into the heart-wrenching story of Marcella’s desire to overcome adversity and rise above her family’s painful past, all while developing into the resilient young woman that she is destined to be.

The Living Beyond Abuse Work "Thru" Book (Workbook) is designed to be used in conjunction with the book, "Living Beyond Abuse: 20 Keys to Living Beyond the Hurts and the Pains of Your Past." This workbook is designed to push and motivate those who have spent years in abuse to think about the effects it has had on their life, evaluate their past and current position, and then develop a new mindset to overcoming and living beyond abuse. You do not have to stay in abuse. You do not have to allow the abuse you experienced to keep your life on hold. This workbook is not like any ordinary workbook. It will challenge you to think beyond your current state, reach, and gasp for something new and great. You will start to think better, speak better, do better, and live better as you work through the issues of your life. If you want to do anything in life, it will require work. You play a major part in your transition out of an abusive mindset, lifestyle, and your way of doing things. If you are going to live beyond abuse, it will most definitely require work. Get ready to explore a new path of living with God; a pathway of living beyond abuse! The Living Beyond Abuse: 20 Keys to Living Beyond the Hurts and the Pains of Your Past Work "Thru" Book (workbook) is designed to help you navigate your way through the Living Beyond Abuse Book. If you are serious about taking the necessary steps to live a life beyond any abusive past you have experienced this workbook is just for you! Choose today to dive into this workbook and navigate your way through all the emotions and feelings that have held you captive to the abuse physically, mentally, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. No one said the process to healing and recovering all would be easy, but with the right tools this workbook provides, will help you work "thru" all of your issues regarding abuse. It is time to go to work. It is time to put in the effort needed be a willing participant in your successful recovery from the hurts and the pains of your past. Once you complete this workbook you will feel relieved and a release from the bondage of abuse that has held you captive for so long. You do not have to stay in abuse. You do not have to allow torment from abuse to infiltrate your mind. You can live free. You can be free. You can LIVE BEYOND ABUSE! Servant after God's Heart, Dr. Destiny D. Perry ... Living Beyond Abuse

Sarah Freed has captured within her poetry the essence of a damaged soul on its journey to repair and transformation. The corrosive impact of abuse and the regeneration of the soul through the development of self-compassion and healing is depicted beautifully and simply. This is a book for anyone struggling to come to terms with their own abuse or for loved ones, friends or those working with survivors of abuse. It offers hope and a way forward for a more fulfilling, enriched life.

"Engel doesn't just describe-she shows us the way out." -Susan Forward, author of Emotional Blackmail Praise for the emotionally abusive relationship "In this book, Beverly Engel clearly and with caring offers step-by-step strategies to stop emotional abuse. . . helping both victims and abusers to identify the patterns of this painful and traumatic type of abuse. This book is a guide both for individuals and for couples stuck in the tragic patterns of emotional abuse." -Marti Loring, Ph.D., author of Emotional Abuse and coeditor of The Journal of Emotional Abuse "This groundbreaking book succeeds in helping people stop emotional abuse by focusing on both the abuser and the abused and showing each party what emotional abuse is, how it affects the relationship, and how to stop it. Its unique focus on the dynamic relationship makes it more likely that each person will grasp the tools for change and really use them." -Randi Kreger, author of The Stop Walking on Eggshells Workbook and owner of BPDCentral.com The number of people who become involved with partners who abuse them emotionally and/or who are emotionally abusive themselves is phenomenal, and yet emotional abuse is the least understood form of abuse. In this breakthrough book, Beverly Engel, one of the world's leading experts on the subject, shows us what it is and what to do about it. Whether you suspect you are being emotionally abused, fear that you might be emotionally abusing your partner, or think that both you and your partner are emotionally abusing each other, this book is for you. The Emotionally Abusive Relationship will tell you how to identify emotional abuse and how to find the roots of your behavior. Combining dramatic personal stories with action steps to heal, Engel provides prescriptive strategies that will allow you and your partner to work together to stop bringing out the worst in each other and stop the abuse. By teaching those who are being emotionally abused how to help themselves and those who are being emotionally abusive how to stop abusing, The Emotionally Abusive Relationship offers the expert guidance and support you need.

This book's mission is to encourage survivors of any type of abuse to take a personal, conscious healing journey. While the focus is predominantly on sexual abuse, this book offers tools for everyone to break through what is locked up in the subconscious and the unconscious. It's about changing the unknown to the known, in which we can all find aspects that our souls have been crying out for.