Halfway There9 Sep 2019

156: Caroline Abbott and Coming Home to the Lord

Caroline Abbott is an author, domestic violence advocate, and counselor. Today, she shares the story of how she found the Lord, walked away, and found him again. Along the way, Caroline found herself in an abusive marriage but found little help from the people who she turned to including her church. She recounts some of the misguided things her pastors did and said and gives us tips and resources for bringing the Kingdom of God to abusive relationships. Caroline’s mission now is to help others get out and find themselves again.

Listen to Caroline’s story now!

Stories Caroline shared:

Why she became a domestic violence advocate
Missing church as a child and wishing she was there
The longing to know Jesus she has felt her whole life
How her parents punished her for being baptized
Sowing wild oats and getting married
The Bible study that turned on the lights for her
Why she submitted to an abusive husband
How she drew strength from the Lord during this time
The mentors who cared for her
How counseling made the situation worse
Researching abuse and where it led her
Getting out of the abusive marriage
What to look for in situations of domestic violence
Why she decided to write a book

Great quotes from Caroline:

Something in me wanted to know the Lord.

The people around me may have abandoned me but the Lord hasn’t.

It’s a beautiful thing to be able to turn something that’s really dark into something that’s really lovely.

Resources we mentioned:

Caroline’s website
Connect with Caroline on Facebook
The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition: How to recognize it and how to respond by Patricia Evans
Domestic Violence Guide for Churches
A Journey through Emotional Abuse: From Bondage to Freedom by Caroline Abbott
A Journey to Healing After Emotional Abuse by Caroline Abbott
Denver Seminary

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