Publisher Description

Statistics show the rising numbers of abuse around the world.Are YOU or someone that you know.....a victim of violence?Or, do you know someone you believe to be heading in the direction of being another's punching bag? Abuse has become a pandemic and is spreading, even to Christian homes.This is the story of one Christian woman who fell into the trap of deception. The signs were there from the beginning yet she was in love with him.How could he mistreat her trust? Power - Lust - No conscience - and total disregard for how he hurt her physically, emotionally, mentally, and sexually.How could she leave him? What would she do? Where would she go? What about the children? What would people say? What would her Christian friends say and do? All seemed impossible. It was too hard. Depression set in - there was nowhere to turn.If only she had listened or understood God's rule for marriage. "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. " READ 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 and discover the rest.

Author Biography

Biography Sister Crystal Mary Lindsey (Australian Professional Title) grew up in the state of New South Wales, Australia the second youngest of five children in a medical family. Crystal likes to inspire and encourage others to never give up on their dreams. Her books are written with that in mind. All the glory for her writing is given to The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. Crystals Qualification Attained after Leaving the Abuse. Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing (Australia) Bachelor Science Nursing (U.S.A.) Post Graduate degree - Mental Health Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support - E.R. Diploma in Psychology/Counselling And a Bible College Graduate Mother of four adult Christian Children-G.M. Ten. Lived and worked in TN, marrying an ex Marine. Both currently live in the sub-Tropics of Queensland, Australia. J.E. Grace was born in California and has a background in Retail Management. She now resides in the Midwest and retired from a career in real estate in 2012 to pursue her writing. Her interests include poetry, painting in traditional oils/pastels, digital art and photography. Her work can be viewed on Society 6, Zazzle, and Fine Art America. She also runs Literary Reflections Book Blog online. "The Zarion-Saving Mankind" was her debut science fiction novel. Her writing has spiritual overtones due to deep roots in her faith. More of her writing can be found in the Author's Den. Hi, I'm Heather! I'm an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer specializing in books. I work with individual authors as well as publishers creating covers and interiors for everything from children's books and novels to recipe books and college textbooks, and just about everything in between. My favorite fine art subjects are people and architecture and I enjoy experimenting with different mediums and styles. I also like restoring old photographs, crafts, and sewing. I love anything contemporary, vintage, historical, or retro, and I am currently working on a collection of paintings featuring classic movie stars.

Review

Lisa Carbaugh5.0 out of 5 starsI turned my back on God and my life spiraled downhill like a giant snowballThis is an eye opening, heart wrenching story that unfortunately happens to many. It is one woman's journey through the dark shadows of domestic violence and into the glorious light and life our Savior, Jesus Christ offers free to all! Satan is the master of deceit and shows his evil in many ways. For many years I tried to put the past behind me and move forward with life. And yet in the back of my mind something has never been quite right. I wondered what was wrong with me? After reading "Abused Without Mercy" I broke inside! Deeply buried memories suddenly resurfaced and my tears flowed like a river! For the very first time I really understood! I was living life believing I was damaged goods, never quite good enough. While the memories were unpleasant, the healing flowed through my spirit like a very cool, bubbling stream. What precious refreshment! I knew Christ forgave me when I had asked years before, I had pushed everything away and never understood I needed emotional healing as well! The abuse was NOT my fault! It was NOT something I deserved or brought on myself! I encourage everyone to read this book! It is a great encouragement as well as testimony of God's perfect restoration!Vyleen White5.0 out of 5 starsThe abused will find encouragement in this story I found as I journeyed through the pages of 'Abused' my heart was stirred with compassion, for young Cara, who was in search for love and acceptance, and how her desperate search lead to grief and sorrow and tragedy! I found I just wanted to take this young woman and comfort her! She was like a butterfly caught in a spiders web, unable to escape, and fly away to freedom! she was trapped, caught in a web too strong to break free from. I found it inspiring that she found help in God and leaned on Him, at every desperate time she needed, and how He showed He was with her when she stood alone! It was heartening to see that she finally was able to make good her escape. The pages of this book will stir your heart, but encourage you that even though abusive relationships can seem impossible to break away from, things are subject to change! As Cara, finally did & found the love & happiness she was searching for!

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