Tag: relationships

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 Dirty Love

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Love can get a little messy, but sometimes, it gets downright dirty. Read on to find out how Satan can use our relationships to pervert what God intended love to be in our lives.

The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Sex vs Intimacy: Ditching Trauma Bonding for True Connection

On By Dana RutherfordIn blog, christian, dating, domestic violence, God, healthy, husband, intimacy, Jesus, kids, marriage, mental health, parenting, relationships, self worth, self-esteem, sex, sexual abuse, survivor, toxic, trauma, trauma bond, trauma recovery, trust, Uncategorized, wife2 Comments

Anyone can have sex, but not everyone will experience intimacy. For some like me, toxic trauma bonding impersonated for a long time. But what if I told you that there's nothing sexier than true intimacy? Read on to see how to see what I mean.