Sensitive Content Disclaimer: On this episode we will be talking about sensitive topics related to abuse that may not be suitable for all audiences. We hope and pray that the open conversation on this episode brings education and hope. However, if you are likely to be adversely impacted by these topics, please refrain from listening.

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Welcome to The Prodigal Journey where we celebrate Christ's power through our weakness! On this episode I talk to my wife Dawn and we explore the different complexities that abuse victims experience when they are trying to leave an abusive relationship. It is not always easy or simple. There is trauma and so many other things that have an affect on a victim's ability to leave.

If you want to hear a different part of her story where she talks about "Suicide Loss, Grief, and Mental Illness", you can find that episode on these links below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... | https://open.spotify.com/episo... | https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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If you are experiecing domestic abuse and need a safe place to go, The Hiding Place is a non profit ministry that can provide transitional safe housing for you. Please reach out to their 24/7 hotline at (888) 341-9568 if you need help. They are located on a 40 acre safe property at an undisclosed location in Pickens County, SC. Not only do they provide safe housing but they are partnered with other oganizations within the community so they can provide you with trauma counseling, group counseling, community support groups, job training, case management, financial literacy classes, transportation, job placement, etc. For more details or if you want to help in any way you can call their office at (864) 424-7865.

The Hiding Place is a non profit ministry of Channel Missions. You can find more info on their website https://channelmissions.org/th.... I personally know the 2 women who run The Hiding Place and they are women who are committed to helping people recover from domestic abuse, but more than that they love Jesus and want others to experience that love through their healing.

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Intro/Outro music used with permission under a standard music license, purchased from @wavebeatsmusic. License certificate on file.

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Track Title: 'Motivational Power'
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WBM T73: 'Motivational Power"
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