Video recording of Shirley Fessel’s presentation at the Summit Panel on Flourishing After Abuse, February, 2024
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Take a Steamboat Up the River
One of the most daunting torments to overcome in religious domestic violence is the constant barrage of insults, accusations, andContinue reading “Take a Steamboat Up the River”
A New Lesson for Church Women
Church women can be divided against ministry to other women under patriarchy.
Abigail, Winner of the 2022 RBB Thriver Award
Here is Abigail’s story, the first grant winner who is not in the U.S. You will read about how abuseContinue reading “Abigail, Winner of the 2022 RBB Thriver Award”
The Evidentiary Abuse Affadavit
Victims can begin documenting their abuse in a way that is court-worthy evidence while they are still in an abusive relationship.
Clarifying Concepts: Faith
Are you under the influence of someone who uses faith ideas against you?
Peacekeeping vs Passivity
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A Second Tool: Labeling
Changing the way you think about 3 types of accusations is a second step to emerging from an abuser’s control.
Resiliency Skills: Denials and Affirmations, Pt. 2
Each of us has the power to find the inner strength or healthy support we need
De-Stress Your Self-Talk
“Oh my God, now I have to put up with this too. I can’t believe the nerve. What does heContinue reading “De-Stress Your Self-Talk”