52. From Stigma to Strength: Overcoming Abuse as a Christian | Live Brighter With Tara

Have you ever felt trapped by the stigma of divorce or silenced by the fear of judgment in your church? Or have you suffered from psychological and spiritual abuse but are having a hard time explaining it to others, making it hard for them to believe you? In this week's episode of Live Brighter With Tara, we will be joined by Stacey Womack—founder and executive director of Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS)—to discuss the different forms of abuse, especially spiritual and psychological abuse, and to address the challenges of seeking help within the church and the need for better education and support for survivors.   For more information: https://www.livebrighter.info/ For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc Get the Unravel Notebook Here: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HEZHNF2F962&keywords=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan&qid=1707165877&sprefix=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1 Stacey's Website: https://www.stacey-womack.com/ ARMS website: https://abuserecovery.org/ ARMS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbuseRecovery/   PODCAST CHAPTERS: 01:17 How did Stacey got into working with Domestic Abuse and what inspired her 05:23 Different Abuses and Expounding on Spiritual Abuse 08:17 Challenges of going to Church Counseling when you're in an Abusive Relationship 11:30 How Divorce is taken out of context 13:16 Why Domestic Abuse is "Child Abuse" 15:18 Why Separation is healthy and Important for change 16:52 Psychological Abuse and why it's hard to understand   Follow us on our Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/ Listen on apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-brighter-with-tara/id1706176973 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XRuiEdnUyrHjXi0kA5F8H   Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!     Tags: Divorce Stigma, Church Judgment, Spiritual Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Abuse Survivors, Church Hypocrisy, Silent Victims, Breaking Silence, Abuse Awareness, Faith And Abuse, Clergy Abuse, Hidden Abuse, Mental Health Faith, Church Cover Up, Abuse In Church, Faith Based Healing, Survivor Stories, Abuse Education, Spiritual Manipulation, Church Trauma, religious manipulation