Hidden Bruises in Holy Places: A Victim’s Voice Unmasking Narcissistic Religious Abuse. Exposing the Pain. Healing the Hurting by Michele Armstrong - Carpenter's Son Publishing
If you have been through this kind of abuse you will have detonators and triggers you don´t expect while reading, but please don´t stop, it might be helpful to understand that that happens to other people, and they keep going, they heal, they understand is not their fault, and they teach others how to stay safe or find other places where they can find community and truth. I hope this kind of abuse is known more, less judged, and minimized, and that we can be more understanding and walk with those people who were hurt like this.
Description
The car chase that nearly killed them both was the end of the marriage, but just the beginning of the story…
Catch a glimpse of narcissistic religious abuse through the eyes of a survivor of a thirty-year abusive marriage to a minister. Travel the road of darkness on the quest for light. Experience the victory that only comes through healing. Michele Armstrong describes in detail her journey from victim to victor, bringing to light the objective that freedom from the evil grip of abuse is available to everyone through the healing power of Jesus.
Anyone can be a victim; and unfortunately, many times abusers are well-respected leaders in society and even in the church. Hiding behind the mask of charisma and charm in the public eye, abusers are monsters behind closed doors. The author exposes the abuser’s secrets and dispels the victim’s shame, while advocating for healing and victory.
Through informed awareness, the church can foster a safe and healing environment, and dispel the religious stigma associated with victimization and the aftermath. Exposure dismantles the stronghold, and with awareness comes responsibility of change and a redemptive solution for all individuals, marriages, families, and churches across every corner of the world.
Catch a glimpse of narcissistic religious abuse through the eyes of a survivor of a thirty-year abusive marriage to a minister. Travel the road of darkness on the quest for light. Experience the victory that only comes through healing. Michele Armstrong describes in detail her journey from victim to victor, bringing to light the objective that freedom from the evil grip of abuse is available to everyone through the healing power of Jesus.
Anyone can be a victim; and unfortunately, many times abusers are well-respected leaders in society and even in the church. Hiding behind the mask of charisma and charm in the public eye, abusers are monsters behind closed doors. The author exposes the abuser’s secrets and dispels the victim’s shame, while advocating for healing and victory.
Through informed awareness, the church can foster a safe and healing environment, and dispel the religious stigma associated with victimization and the aftermath. Exposure dismantles the stronghold, and with awareness comes responsibility of change and a redemptive solution for all individuals, marriages, families, and churches across every corner of the world.