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 18, 2020 | Christians and Divorce, For Pastors, Safe Churches & Friends
This table shows every known divorce among the Massachusetts Puritans 1639-1692. There are 40 divorces listed and the columns give the record location and page, the date, the names of the individuals, the cause of the divorce, the court (the jurisdiction), and the...
by gbaskerville | Oct 23, 2020 | Christians and Divorce, For Pastors, Safe Churches & Friends
Many Well-Meaning Therapists Don't Understand: It's Unethical To Do Couples Counseling When There's Abuse WHY? BECAUSE THESE COUNSELORS ACCIDENTALLY SIDE WITH THE ABUSER! In the Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, this chapter points out that well-intended...
by gbaskerville | Sep 16, 2020 | Abuse examples, First-person stories, For Pastors, Safe Churches & Friends
Is It Safe to Tell Your Pastor Your Marriage Problems? In 2020, an informal Facebook survey question was posed to 800 Christians who were considering or had gotten a divorce: How did your pastor respond to when you disclosed abuse in your marriage? What do you...
by gbaskerville | Sep 14, 2020 | Abuse examples, First-person stories, For Pastors, Safe Churches & Friends
Is It Safe to Tell Your Pastor Your Marriage Problems? In 2020, an informal Facebook survey question was posed to 800 Christians who were considering or had gotten a divorce: How did your pastor respond to when you disclosed abuse in your marriage? What do you...
by gbaskerville | Sep 9, 2020 | Christians and Divorce, For Pastors, Safe Churches & Friends
Do my pastors have a say about me getting a divorce? Many pastors are well-meaning and caring, but they are completely naive about the deceit and tactics of charming spouses who abuse, cheat, or are addicted. Many pastors love the Lord and believe in miracles, but...
