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Author Archives: James

Untwisting the truth: what the Bible actually says about abuse

In this guest blog, Helen Paynter addresses how abusers twist Bible passages to excuse or support their…

Why doesn’t she leave? – Christine’s Story

I’d run out of ideas. I had tried everything I could think of to fix my marriage.

Two great commands: a reflection for Holy Week

An Easter reflection on the cross. We’re called to action without selfishness; to giving without seeking anything…

Working from home and domestic abuse

We are living in unprecedented times with the rapid spread of Coronavirus and governments around the world…

The different faces of evil: responding to abusers in the news

In the last week, two stories of sexual abuse have been highlighted in the media: Harvey Weinstein,…

​Mood manipulation as a method of coercive control

Mood Manipulation as a Method of Coercive Control Emotional manipulators can also maintain control through their moods…

Child (teenager) to parent abuse

Recently, BBC online reported on a very taboo and rarely discussed topic of parental abuse by the…

Jesus didn’t die for marriage

Over the years many women have spoken to me about their abusive husband and how they have…

Domestic abuse stats and bill

Violence Against Women in the News in the UK This week has seen a flurry of news…

The nature of abuse – first man standing

Peter Willson, First Man Standing lead, has written three blogs in preparation for a seminar which was…

What do we need to let go of?

Some of you reading this with children will now have an ear worm to that Disney song…

Talking to children about domestic violence and abuse

An excellent guide for parents and practitioners on how to talk to children about the domestic abuse…