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This book is a healing balm for those who have been spiritually abused. This excellent SHORT book brings home poignantly the plight of the vulnerable spirit who is searching for answers in a religi...

I grew up in a very conservative subculture of an already conservative homeschool culture, in a pretty conservative stream of the Christian faith. Though I learned much from these ex...

Nearly two years ago, I wrote an article titled "Speak It" that garnered significant attention. This is a follow-up post providing parents with concrete steps for preventing, recognizing and respon...

Today’s post has been submitted anonymously as a follow up to a piece published here, at A Life Overseas, in 2013. Today we hear from the daughter of ‘Jessica’ that wrote that article in 2013. &nbs...

Protecting kids from child sexual abuse is an adult’s responsibility. Body safety rules can help an educated parent can teach their child and take action to minimize opportunity.

By Ashle...

We need to take a long look at the theological and structural conditions that enable abuse — starting with purity teachings that shame survivors.

By: Linda Kay Klein

‘Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage, Hope and Freedom for Survivors’ is a comprehensive resource for those who have experienced religious abuse, be it psychological, verbal, sexual or financia...

It's no sin to hurt.Thousands of Christians suffer real emotional pain--such as depression, anxiety, obsessiveness. Many other Christians, including prominent leaders, believe emotional problems ar...

National crises ramp up stress among couples and families. Psychologists identify the risks and point to resources that can help.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Web page.  This is an American website but explanations of sexual violence and assault on survivors, loved ones, communities, and society....

A group of women, whose parents joined the massive Evangelical group known as New Tribes Mission when they were children, open up to NBC’s Kate Snow about the alleged sex abuse they suffered at the...

Author Laurie Halse Anderson shares her insights into what we aren't telling our boys