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If your neighbor stole your car, you would report him to the police. Your abuser stole something from you much ...
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Many survivors of abuse and neglect lead productive lives free of many of the adverse medical and mental health conditions ...
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Does abuse impact boys and girls differently?

There is research suggesting boys may delay disclosing sexual abuse longer than girls—perhaps as long as 20 years. Studies indicate ...
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What is the spiritual impact of abuse and neglect?

According to 34 major studies involving more than 19,000 abused children, a significant number of children suffer “spiritual injuries.” This ...
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In a series of studies of more than 450,000 patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Kaiser Permanente found that ...
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Whatever is True: A Christian View of Anxiety

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Jesus Walks with You through the Dark Valleys

“…the LORD was with [Joseph].” – Genesis 39:3 Abuse destroys lives: physically, psychologically, emotionally. Sometimes abuse kills. This is why ...
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God Remembers You

“…the LORD gave [Joseph] success in everything...” – Genesis 39:3 “It could be worse.” “It’s darkest before the dawn.” “Something ...
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