Is It Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims

For years, biblical counselor Darby Strickland has served women in oppressive marriages. Now she writes to anyone who wants to help, regardless of their level of experience. In Is It Abuse you’ll learn how to identify the toxic entitlement that drives abusive behavior and to better understand its impact on victims—including children who are raised in a home with domestic abuse. Through reflection question, case studies, exercises, and comprehensive worksheets, you will become equipped to provide wise and Christ-centered counsel and to empower and advocate for victims while navigating the complex dynamics of oppression in a marriage.

264 pages