What if I Want a Divorce but My Abusive Husband Doesn't? [190]

Surprise! Abusers never want the same thing as their victims. Why should divorce be any different? Shocking! Abusers never want their “property” to start acting like a person and hightail it out of Dodge (“Dodge” being the marriage. Okay, you get it.) Spoiler alert! You get to make your own decisions because you’re a grown woman. What? Yes, it’s true. Divorce isn’t a magic toilet that flushes all your worries away. But it’s a wise, viable option for women who are being systematically destroyed by their closest relationship. For women who want a divorce from their emotionally abusive husbands, this episode is a reminder of the core things they need to know. The Rundown: - When somebody kicks our shin over and over: We LEAVE THE ROOM - When religious people demand we save a corrupt “marriage”: We CALL BS - When others say we can’t get divorced: We BREAK OUT THE LAW - When we are about to take the leap: We MAKE SURE WE’RE SURE - When we jump off the cliff (and get a divorce): We GET CAUGHT BY A LOVING GOD - When emotionally and spiritually abused women need help recovering, they get dozens of Butterfly stories and workshops, and 12 courses including “Divorce Basis” and “The 90-Day Escape Plan” in Flying Free Listen or download the transcript at flyingfreenow.com/190 FREE: I'll send you the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage. Just hop on my mailing list at flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-download. (I will NEVER spam you or sell your information.) Desperate for real help and safe people who understand what you're going through? Find out about my online education and support program for women of faith at joinflyingfree.com And, if you are an already divorced Christian woman who wants to take back her life and get healthy, have amazing relationships, build a business or career, or even find a good man - check out joinflyinghigher.com