by gbaskerville | Sep 11, 2021 | Abuse examples, Christians and Divorce, First-person stories
HE NEVER HIT ME: SIGNS OF AN EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE MARRIAGE I interviewed Cindy Burrell who is the author of the book, “Why Is He So Mean to Me?” and a writer on the topic of emotional abuse. She’s a mother of four. A survivor of a 20-year abusive marriage to a...
by gbaskerville | Sep 2, 2021 | Christians and Divorce, Divorce and Children, First-person stories, High-Conflict Divorces, Kids and Parental Alienation, Parental alienation
HOW DO WE TELL THE KIDS ABOUT OUR DIVORCE? Note: This article is for difficult divorces, not for amicable divorces. Many books and articles recommend that you and the other parent should tell the children together. . But that works only if the reason for...
by gbaskerville | Aug 22, 2021 | Christians and Divorce, Do I have biblical grounds for divorce?, First-person stories, For Pastors, Myths, What is a Life-Saving Divorce?
50 Abused Wives and Husbands Answer the Question: “Why Did You Stay So Long?” People wonder why abused women and men stay with a dangerous spouse for so long. I asked people in my private Facebook group (Life-Saving Divorce for Separated and Divorced...
by gbaskerville | Aug 19, 2021 | Christians and Divorce, Do I have biblical grounds for divorce?, First-person stories, For Pastors, Myths, What is a Life-Saving Divorce?
Why did I stay so long when I had 100% serious biblical grounds for divorce? I asked this question in my private Facebook group, and here are some of the answers I received (anonymized, of course, to protect people's safety). 1. Because I was taught...
by gbaskerville | Jul 29, 2021 | First-person stories, Will I Find Love Again?
How Do You Date Again When You Have Trust Issues? Many of us are loving, kind, forgiving, and generous people. These wonderful traits make us excellent friends and excellent spouses. Under normal circumstances, we tend to be optimists, to see the best in others, and...
by gbaskerville | Jun 10, 2021 | Divorce Laws Legal Matters, First-person stories
PROS and CONS: Keep Your Married Name After Divorce? Or No? In June 2021, there was an informal poll in my private Facebook Group: Life-Saving Divorce for Separated or Divorced Christians. More than 300 women participated in the poll, which asked the question: What...
by gbaskerville | Jun 10, 2021 | Divorce Laws Legal Matters, First-person stories
POLL: Did You Go Back to Your Maiden Name or Keep Your Married Name After Divorce? Or Some Other Option? In June 2021, there was an informal poll in my private Facebook Group: Life-Saving Divorce for Separated or Divorced Christians. More than 300 women participated...
by gbaskerville | Jun 8, 2021 | Adultery and Infidelity, Christians and Divorce, First-person stories
What Did You Do With Your Wedding Dress or Tuxedo After Divorce? In June 2021, there was an informal poll in my private Facebook Group: Life-Saving Divorce for Separated or Divorced Christians. Both men and women participated in the poll. See more than 50 ideas and...
by gbaskerville | Mar 18, 2021 | Abuse examples, Christians and Divorce, First-person stories, Focus on the Family, For Pastors
Summary: 25 reviews of Emerson Eggerichs's book Love and Respect by people who read the book. Most found it to be harmful. Many women say the book made their husbands feel entitled to abuse them, even though the wives bent over backwards to be respectful. If you’re...
by gbaskerville | Feb 22, 2021 | Abuse examples, First-person stories, Safe Churches & Friends
Men can be victims of chronic abuse, betrayal, and neglect too. In this article, you'll read the stories of David and John who were both married to emotionally abusive and manipulative wives. In 2019, I interviewed David for my book The Life-Saving Divorce,and in...
