Stop Waiting for Your Husband to Die so You Can Live [193]

If marriage is for life, then the only way out is death. Right? I’ve been asked that question, or a variation of it, many times. I used to wonder that question myself. Marriage IS for life, but not in the way you’ve been told. It’s for the sake of bringing life TO you. And when it’s destroying you instead, THERE IS A WAY OUT. But the very Bible verses written to bring protection to abused women and rebuke to abusive men have been twisted and turned on their heads…until the words “for life” are a curse and death seems like the only escape (whether his or yours). Allow me to right these warped words and help you fly free from your despair. In this episode:Why you might reconsider telling church leaders about your husband’s abusive behaviorThe four reasons women consider “telling on” their husbands to church leaders (and the problems with each)The four possible responses you can expect when you report your abusive husband’s behavior to church leaders (helping the victim is the rarest)Why the “God hates divorce” verse is COMPLETELY WRONG and what it really saysThe 8 things you don’t owe ANYONE (at church or otherwise) when it comes to leaving your marriageThe only two things you absolutely need to get out of your marriage (and they’re available no matter your circumstances)Why wishing your abusive husband were dead doesn’t mean you’re an evil personHow I went from lying on a bathroom floor wishing for death to flying free, remarried, with a new home, a new family, and an amazing job (and my story isn’t unique among Flying Free and Flying Higher survivors) Access the transcript, read the show notes, and/or ask Natalie a question here If you are a Christian woman who thinks you may be in an emotionally destructive marriage, learn more at https://flyingfreenow.comI'll send you (free!) the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, which has an assessment to help you figure out if your relationship is abusive or not. All you have to do is hop on my mailing list at https://flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-downloadYou can also find out about our online education and support program for women of faith at https://joinflyingfree.comAnd finally, if you are a divorced Christian woman who wants to take back her life and get healthy, lose weight, have amazing relationships, get things done, build a business or career, and even find a good man (if you want one) - check out Flying Higher at https://joinflyinghigher.com