Attending a marriage conference, such as FamilyLife Canada’s Weekend Getaway, is hugely beneficial for many couples. However, for those experiencing incredibly damaging issues, especially where personal safety may be in jeopardy, a conference is not the solution.
The reality is that addiction, adultery, and abuse continue to devastate many marriages in Canada. While upholding a sacred view of marriage, we must never turn a blind eye to situations where one spouse continues to engage in or deny their destructive behaviour.
It is not loving or helpful to tell a victimized spouse to endure an abusive situation. It is not acceptable to say or even imply that they are to blame or responsible for fixing the relationship.
Intervention and professional help are needed to determine the best course of action in these situations. An outside party can help establish the accountability and protective boundaries that couples need for repair and healing to occur.
Related Resource: The Silent Struggle: Trauma’s Effect on Marriage and How to Heal explores how trauma impacts marriages and offers a pathway toward hope and healing.
If any of these issues have been part of your story and you’re already getting help, we are here to support you in your journey. If things are still hidden, we urge you to get help today.
We urge you to confide in a family member, a close friend, a trusted spiritual mentor, or a professional counsellor. Please also see our list of recommended counsellors across Canada, as well as the list of articles and resources below.
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- > The Silent Struggle: Trauma's Effect on Marriage and How to Heal
- > Enough is Enough
- > Healing From Your Sexual Past
- > Childhood Sexual Abuse: How the Past Affects the Present
- > How Do I Know if I’ve Been Sexually Abused?
- > Past Abuse: Why Do I Feel This Way?
- > Sexual Healing – Life Maps Exercise
- > Sexual Healing – How God Sees Sex
- > How Do I Know if I Need Healing?
- > Why Do I Struggle with Sexual Intimacy?