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Surviving Verbal Abuse: Amanda's Courageous Journey

Surviving Verbal Abuse: Amanda's Courageous Journey

FromRelationship Truth: Unfiltered


Surviving Verbal Abuse: Amanda's Courageous Journey

FromRelationship Truth: Unfiltered

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Mar 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this compelling episode, we delve into the courageous journey of Amanda as she navigates through tumultuous waters in her marriage, finding strength, and healing amidst chaos.
Early Struggles and Expectations:
Amanda reflects on the early struggles in her marriage, feeling the weight of societal and religious expectations placed upon her as a wife and Christian. The pressure to maintain a facade of perfection made it difficult for her to seek help.

Impact on Family and Identity Crisis:
She shares the realization of how her marital struggles affected her children, prompting her to prioritize their well-being over societal expectations. Amanda opens up about the identity crisis she experienced when her reactions contradicted her perceived identity.

Overcoming Shame and Seeking Help:
Despite feelings of shame and embarrassment, Amanda reached a turning point when she recognized the need to prioritize her mental health and seek support for herself and her children.

Discovering Support and Resources:
Amanda discusses her journey of finding support through programs like Conquer and Walking in Core Strength, which provided her with valuable tools and biblical guidance to navigate through her challenges.

Facing Reality and Acceptance:
Amanda bravely confronts the reality of her marital situation, acknowledging persistent behavior patterns. Despite the challenges, she maintains hope and resilience, prioritizing personal growth and the well-being of herself and her children.

RESOURCES: 
Join Walking in Core Strength: www.leslievernick.com/strength



 
 











 
Released:
Mar 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every relationship has its problems. But, too often, those problems become destructive and even dangerous. This happens in Christian marriages, too. And, the church, unfortunately, hasn’t done a great job of dealing with it. Relationship Truth: Unfiltered is a place for people of faith to find real answers when it comes to destructive relationships. Leslie Vernick is the author of seven books, including the best-selling, ”The Emotionally Destructive Marriage.” She has dedicated her life to cutting through the religious confusion and teaching women to be strong, even in the hardest of circumstances.