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The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Dating After Divorce

On By Dana RutherfordIn blog, dating, domestic violence, God, intimacy, marriage, relationships, trauma, trauma bond, trauma recovery, wife2 Comments

"Dating after divorce, especially if the prior relationship was toxic, can be challenging. You have been starved of genuine love and attention for so long that you almost crave it. On the flip side, you may be so extremely sensitive to red flags that you are almost looking for any reason to run because you never want to endure what you survived again. So, how do you find a balance?"

The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to How the Church’s Silence Hurts the Divorced/Remarried Christian

On By Dana RutherfordIn blog, christian, dating, domestic violence, God, healthy, husband, infidelity, marriage, mental health, narcissist, relationships, self worth, self-esteem, sex, survivor, toxic, trauma, trauma bond, trauma recovery, Uncategorized, wifeLeave a comment

Remarriage and divorce are so common in the church yet not talked about often. In fact, a fear of advocating for divorce is hurting many who need encouragement. But what about abuse and the lack of it being brought up as grounds for divorce? Could that silence be INCREASING the divorce and abuse rates in the church? This is a must-read challenge to the church on behalf of a divorced and remarried survivor of domestic violence.