{"product_id":"is-it-my-fault-hope-and-healing-for-those-suffering-domestic-violence-paperback","title":"Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLindsey A. Holcomb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJustin S. Holcomb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElyse M. Fitzpatrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it My Fault?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e proclaims the gospel of healing and hope to victims who know too well the depths of destruction and the overwhelming reality of domestic violence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least one in every three women have been beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in their lifetime. The effects of domestic violence are physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual, and can have long-lasting distressing consequences. It is common for victims of domestic violence to suffer from ongoing depression and recurring nightmares, self-harm, such as cutting, panic attacks, substance abuse, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book exists to address the abysmal issues of domestic violence using the powerful and transforming biblical message of grace and redemption. \u003ci\u003eIs It My Fault? \u003c\/i\u003econvincingly shows that the Lord is the only one who can heal the despairing victim. It deals with this devastating problem and sin honestly and directly without hiding its prevalence today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Don't Want To Go Home. I'm Afraid He'll Do It Again. Is It My Fault?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobally, one in three women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused. In the United States alone, a woman is assaulted or beaten \u003ci\u003eevery nine seconds\u003c\/i\u003e. Even worse, these statistics don't begin to reveal the darkness and grief experienced by the women themselves. Domestic violence causes physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain. Clearly, its victims need help, hope, and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining theological depth with up-to-date research, \u003ci\u003eIs It My Fault?\u003c\/i\u003e traces the path from devastation to redemption. Drawing from personal experience and professional expertise as domestic violence counselors, the authors explain how God's grace can heal the deepest wounds. Written for those who have been abused, \u003ci\u003eIs It My Fault?\u003c\/i\u003e also equips family, friends, and pastors to care in ways that are compassionate, practical, and informed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINDSEY HOLCOMB\u003c\/b\u003e counsels victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Previously, she worked at a sexual assault crisis center and also served as a case manager at a domestic violence shelter. Lindsey provided crisis intervention to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and conducted a variety of training seminars to service providers. Her graduate research focused on violence against women and public health responses.She and her husband, Justin, are authors of: \u003ci\u003eIs It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault\u003c\/i\u003e.She was cofounder of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJUSTIN HOLCOMB\u003c\/b\u003e is an Episcopal priest and teaches theology, philosophy, and Christian thought at Gordon-Conwell-Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. He holds two masters degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Emory University.Justin has written or edited numerous books: \u003ci\u003eKnow the Heretics, Know the Creeds and Councils, On the Grace of God, Acts: A 12-Week Study, For the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChristian Theologies of Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e.He and his wife, Lindsey, are authors of: \u003ci\u003eIs It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault\u003c\/i\u003e.Justin serves on the boards of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) and GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments). He also serves on the council board of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.Connect with Justin Holcomb on Twitter, Facebook, Amazon, and his blog.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.49 x 5.62 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757518749984,"sku":"9780802410245","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f5140904c9c314713499a6fa31323a8b.webp?v=1780104898","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/is-it-my-fault-hope-and-healing-for-those-suffering-domestic-violence-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}