Violence and abuse happen to both men and women in all backgrounds and all settings. A lot of times abuse can be overlooked, especially when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical.
Studies show that abuse and control tend to escalate over time. Controlling behavior may become more frequent, less disguised, more damaging, and closer to lethal over time. The trauma from an abusive relationship will begin to steal your self-worth and alienate you from your support system. This traps you before you realize what is happening to you. Whether your abuse is physical, verbal, or emotional it is hard to admit that someone you love is hurting you. It is not God’s design for you to live in fear of a person that you love.
It is important to acknowledge the signs of an abusive relationship to be taking steps forward.
If you would like to talk to someone about your situation or need immediate care you can call the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center 24/7 Hotline 316-263-3002. You can also email cturner@christpeople.church.
SCRIPTURES
Isaiah 41:10 - "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
2 Corinthians 3:17 - "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
Proverbs 6:32 - "But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself."
Psalm 138:7 - "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me."
2 Timothy 1:7 - "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."