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Shonquella Discovers The Heart Of God After Generational Abuse
As told by Shonquella, written by Lauren Rose Photography Credit: Michelle Nachnani Being born into abuse, my earliest memories consisted of the volatile relationship between my parents. As a child, I was caught in the crosshairs of one of their intense fights and...
“Jessica” Breaks The Silence
Written by Lauren Rose, as told by "Jessica" When I first met Charles, I was coming off a very recent, very messy breakup with a college boyfriend who had been physically abusive to me during our two-year relationship. Charles was clearly very well educated (having...
Domestic Abuse Through The Eyes Of A Child
Written by Lauren, as told by Laurie By the time I was born, my mom had already been married to, and lived with, my abusive dad for over three years. The abuse she experienced was related to control: he was never satisfied with her, and wanted to recreate her in an...
Domestic Abuse Devastated “Kasey” And Her Children
As told by "Kasey," written by Lauren Rose When I was first dating my soon-to-be husband, it didn’t take long for several red flags to begin appearing…but I was too young, naïve, and love-starved to recognize them. Immediately after we married, he suddenly wanted...
Beautifully Broken… a Blog by Joy Forrest
God doesn’t stand off from a distance watching as we suffer; He enters the brokenness with us, and when He does, it is life-changing…..Today, my prayer for you is that you will choose to receive the peace He offers in the midst of suffering, and that you will know the beauty of finding Him in the face of great brokenness.
“Hermosa Mariposa” Discovers Domestic Violence Isn’t Mutual
As told by "Hermosa Mariposa,” written by Lauren Rose When I first met my soon-to-be husband, he seemed to be very loving and caring, and everything I ever wanted in a husband…but looking back, now I see that what looked like "care" was actually the beginning of...
The Emotional and Spiritual Impacts of Domestic Violence Devastated “Mercy”
As told by “Mercy” and written by Lauren Rose When I first met my husband, he made me feel special, unlike anyone else. Most of our time together was spent studying the Bible, or discussing what God was doing in our lives. I was a new believer, and had just broken up...
5 Ways Investing in CTPM Has Impacted My Life
Written anonymously by one of our superstar volunteers. She is heavily involved in both our Church Partnership and Advocacy programs, assisting us in ways that many are unaware of. Our impact has been very influenced by the expertise, gifts, and skills she offers...
CTPM Gave My Home Peace After Domestic Abuse
As told by "Natasha," with assistance in writing by Lauren Rose Dear Supporter of CTPM, Two years ago, I entered a CTPM support group and was assigned an advocate. These women have been supporting me in all areas of healing. As I have been processing the painful...