| Dear Dewey,
God’s design for marriage never included abuse, violence or coercive control. Too often, people think of abuse only as someone being physically beaten, but a significant number of Christian women (and men) experience emotional, financial, spiritual and sexual abuse — even within marriage.
Focus on the Family is dedicated to bringing healing and restoration to couples who are struggling in their marriage, and we have many resources to help couples build stronger, better marriages.
The resources below will help you better recognize the signs of abuse and how you can help.
Helping you find help and hope,
Dr. Greg Smally
Vice President, Marriage
Identify Types of Abuse, and How to Help
Support someone you love who’s in an abusive relationship. Check out this video on Focus on the Family’s Marriage playlist on YouTube to learn more.
What is Sexual Abuse in Marriage?
Wives often seek counsel for anxiety, depression or even guilt about their lack of sexual desire for their husbands. Learn the common false beliefs about sex in marriage and how to get careful help.
Is It Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims
If you’ve ever wondered, “is this normal?”, get wise and Christ-centered counsel that helps you carefully navigate the complex dynamics of oppression in a marriage. Get the book for your gift of any amount.
There’s Still Hope for Your Marriage
A Hope Restored marriage intensive experience can help you find it. Find out if this counseling retreat is a good fit for you.
The Focus on the Family Broadcast | This Week’s Episodes
Get help for your marriage, faith, and parenting journey this week, and care for your pastor.
Find a Way Forward with a Counselor You Can Trust
You can trust our referral network because we’re selective in who we bring into our counselor network to ensure that they line up with our professional standards and biblical worldview. Search for a counselor in your area.
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Don’t forget Bring Your Bible to School Day on Thursday, October 7, 2021
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