What Is Trauma?

According to the Center for Family Justice, domestic abuse or domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that is a pervasive, life-threatening crime affecting people in all our communities, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, social standing and immigration status.

Potentially the most devastating loss a person can experience, partner betrayal refers to situations in which individuals (victims) believe that a relationship partner (a perpetrator) has harmed them by knowingly violating the faithfulness and monogamy, which are supposed to  govern their relationship.

Abuse is defined as any action that intentionally harms or injures the mind, spirit, or body of another person

The use of spiritual truths or biblical texts to do harm is called spiritual abuse. Sometimes battered wives are told that God wants them to be submissive; sometimes children who are being molested by their parents are told that God wants them to be obedient. These are examples of spiritual abuse – even if what is said is a quote from the Bible, even if ‘submission’ and ‘obedience’ are in a general sense virtues, it is the twisting of good things in order to do harm and have control/power over another that is so disturbing about this kind of abuse.

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological disorder that can develop in response to prolonged, repeated experience of interpersonal trauma within a context where the individual has little or no chance of escape.

Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. Divorce can feel like a death, or like you've had your arm cut off. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before.

Divorce Care helps you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.  

Victims of sexual-oriented abuse and crimes have a need for special understanding and care. We have put together the best resources available to help restore your sense of safety, dignity, and to help you heal from the inside out.

It takes great courage to go to court and appeal for a restraining order or attend a court hearing related to custody, etc. Many of us have been there ourselves and we want to help give you the resources you need to be best prepared for these difficult situations.

Most people don't understand the pain that envelops many women in the wake of an abortion. Some regret their decision and may even be plagued with guilt and shame. We are here to comfort and encourage you, and to remind you that God can heal your heart. He has your baby in His loving arms.

Teens face enough challenges because of their volatile age and the world we now live in. Adding to that family abuse issues can cause young people to become reclusive, physically or emotionally ill, ....... 

During the tender, impressionable, formative years when children are growing and learning, abuse in the home can create chaos and confusion within young minds and hearts. being abused or seeing their mother abused  long-term devastating effects .