Emotional abuse in marriage is one of the hardest forms of abuse to recognize, but unrepentant patterns are the key to identifying it.
Crisis Management
Can men experience abuse in marriage? Why is it so hard to see a man as a victim of abuse?
Nearly 50 million Americans are affected by mental illness. Navigating mental health conditions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a confusing and draining experience for spouses. But this does not mean the end of your marriage — there is hope for your marriage even if it is riddled with mental illness.
If you’re struggling with the difficult choice of whether to stay in a less than perfect marriage, the answer you seek feels heartbreakingly complicated. Because it is.
While you may have beaten depression once or twice, don’t drop your guard. This dark monster can slide back into your life if you’re not looking, especially if you don’t know how to best manage it.
As a Marriage 911 counselor, you spend time caring for others. Make sure you’re practicing godly self-care as well.
When dealing with an abusive spouse, you need to be bold, take action, and draw clear boundaries for your own safety. God loves you. And He hates the abuse you endure.
Don’t lose hope — there are steps you can take toward a better life. Just because you got stuck in a depression rut, doesn’t mean you can’t get unstuck
Refer a Marriage 911 mentee to a licensed Christian counselor when you believe their well-being requires specialized support.
Each person comes to their wedding with a unique set of life experiences and levels of childhood trauma that impact the marriage relationship.