Adria Emerged from Darkness, Embraced by the Transformative Light of Christ
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Adria Emerged from Darkness, Embraced by the Transformative Light of Christ

ByLauren Rose

As told by Adria, written by Lauren Rose  I once believed our relationship was beautiful. Looking back to before our marriage, the only red flag I can identify was his tendency to push sexual boundaries. Unfortunately, that continued into our marriage and ultimately led to sexual abuse towards me.  Once we were married, I experienced…

Inspiring Stories of Strength from Survivors in Western North Carolina
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Inspiring Stories of Strength from Survivors in Western North Carolina

ByLauren Rose

The recent devastation in the mountains of North Carolina (NC) and East Tennessee from Hurricane Helene has affected us all deeply. This year during Giving Tuesday we would like to ask you to help her rebuild!  Called to Peace Ministries is based in North Carolina and the state is a special part of our ministry….

Lindsey’s Church Became Her Place of Peace and Safety After Abuse
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Lindsey’s Church Became Her Place of Peace and Safety After Abuse

ByLauren Rose

If you’re curious about the difference a church can make when CTPM walks alongside them to help them understand how to care for women in domestic abuse, check out this story. As told by “Lindsey,” written by Lauren Rose My husband and I met through mutual friends who attended his church. At first, I thought…

How Did Growing Up in a Home with Domestic Abuse Impact Me?
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How Did Growing Up in a Home with Domestic Abuse Impact Me?

ByLauren Rose

As told by Ann, written by Lauren Rose  Now, at 78, I’m living in the peace God calls us to. Witnessing abuse in our home impacted my three siblings and me in different ways. Their stories are theirs to tell; this is my story. For me, God has restored what I lost as a child,…

Proof of God’s Faithfulness to Me Despite Abuse
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Proof of God’s Faithfulness to Me Despite Abuse

ByLauren Rose

As told by “Julie,” written by Lauren Rose Our dating relationship began with a long-distance challenge. He drove to see me the first week we met, and the love bombing started immediately. He told me he was going to marry me and painted this great life together. Just three months after meeting, we got married—a…

A Pastoral Response to Domestic Abuse and Violence in the Church
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A Pastoral Response to Domestic Abuse and Violence in the Church

ByLauren Rose

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit the orphans and the widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” (James 1:27) How should pastors and church leaders respond when behaviors of domestic abuse and violence emerge in the church? While these situations often lurk…

Domestic Abuse Through The Eyes Of A Child
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Domestic Abuse Through The Eyes Of A Child

ByGordon Coleman

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 image that he found…

Domestic Abuse Devastated “Kasey” And Her Children
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Domestic Abuse Devastated “Kasey” And Her Children

ByGordon Coleman

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 nothing to do with me physically. I thought, I’m a good…

“Hermosa Mariposa” Discovers Domestic Violence Isn’t Mutual
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“Hermosa Mariposa” Discovers Domestic Violence Isn’t Mutual

ByGordon Coleman

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 control.  He told me I needed to get…