by gbaskerville | Jan 17, 2021 | Focus on the Family, For Pastors, High-Conflict Divorces, Safe Churches & Friends, What is a Life-Saving Divorce?
Pastors, Christian marriage authors, and Christian radio programs like to quote the study by Dr. Linda Waite, who found, "Two out of three unhappily married adults who avoided divorce or separation ended up happily married five years later." When this study came out...
by gbaskerville | Nov 25, 2020 | Abuse examples, Gaslighting Examples, High-Conflict Divorces, Kids and Parental Alienation
Lundy Bancroft is one of the best authors and speakers on the topic of abusive men in romantic relationships and how to know if they've changed. In this video, created and published by relationship coach Sarah K. Ramsey (who has an excellent YouTube channel for women...
by gbaskerville | Nov 19, 2020 | High-Conflict Divorces, Safe Churches & Friends
Escape Plan: If You Decide to Leave An important note: These are basic lists for people who are in difficult relationships but not in physical danger right now. If you are in danger, get to safety any way you can, or call 9-1-1, or contact a domestic violence...
by gbaskerville | Nov 3, 2020 | Abuse examples, Adultery and Infidelity, Christians and Divorce, Gaslighting Examples, High-Conflict Divorces
130 Examples of Abuse and Control Overt and Covert Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Financial and Spiritual Abuse and Neglect From the book, The Life-Saving Divorce by Gretchen Baskerville. © 2020 Life Saving Press LLC All rights reserved. No part of this...
by gbaskerville | Oct 13, 2020 | Gaslighting explanation, High-Conflict Divorces
This simple infographic explains the difference between "No Contact," "Gray Rock" (Grey Rock), and "Yellow Rock." These are methods to deal with manipulative, controlling, or difficult people in your life. What is Gray Rock, Yellow Rock and No Contact? You are welcome...
by gbaskerville | Oct 11, 2020 | Divorce and Children, Focus on the Family, For Pastors, High-Conflict Divorces, Myths
How Focus on the Family Misled Me to Believe Divorce Was Worse for Children Than Abuse Summary: Patricia tells her story of being in an abusive marriage, and how a Focus on the Family article, “How Could Divorce Affect My Kids?” convinced her to stay with her...