Books and Websites that may offer even more help
🕊️ Christian-Focused Healing and Empowerment
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“Is It Abuse?” by Darby Strickland
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Publisher: P&R Publishing, 2020
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A compassionate, biblically grounded guide to recognizing and responding to abuse.
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Written by a licensed counselor with the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF).
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“Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse” by Steven R. Tracy
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Integrates biblical truth with psychology and trauma recovery.
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Ideal for group study or personal healing.
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“The Emotionally Destructive Marriage” by Leslie Vernick
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Helps women identify patterns of emotional abuse, set godly boundaries, and walk toward healing.
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Faith-based and practical.
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“Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
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Teaches how to set healthy, biblical boundaries — crucial for abuse recovery.
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“Healing the Wounded Heart” by Dr. Dan Allender
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Especially helpful for survivors of sexual abuse.
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Offers biblical truth and deep emotional healing strategies.
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"Called to Peace"
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🌐 Trusted Websites and Online Ministries
💒 Christian-Based
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Leslie Vernick Ministries
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Christian therapist offering blogs, online support, and free webinars on destructive relationships.
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Mending the Soul Ministries
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Christian recovery curriculum for abuse survivors. Offers group leader training and downloadable resources.
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Give Her Wings
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A Christian non-profit that helps women rebuild after abuse and provides financial assistance.
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Called to Peace Ministries (CTPM)
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Offers counseling, retreats, support groups, and resources for Christian women in abusive relationships.
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Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF)
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Resources on trauma, biblical counseling, and emotional healing.
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