One of the worst things about domestic abuse is how it shrinks us – it makes us feel like we have no value, diminished and unimportant, shriveled and even invisible. Like the Babushka stacking doll, we feel smaller and smaller and smaller. Our once happy faces become sadder and sadder. The controlling nature of the abuser steals our self-worth. Living with an abuser steals our joy, making us feel utterly worthless.
Do you know someone who feels smallish? Do YOU feel smallish?
This new spiral bound, colorful 32-page booklet from FOCUS Ministries acknowledges the effects of abuse and offers the hope of Christ for all healing and recovery. Besides the colorful, thought-provoking images are questions for reflection and/or discussion, making this an ideal tool for small groups or for personal understanding.
Table of Contents
- Who is Babushka?
- Once Upon a Time
- What is Smallish?
- How Does Abuse Shrink?
- How Does Christ Heal and Restore Her?
- Grief or Relief?
- I Feel Invisible. Does God Even See Me?
- Wheel of Support
- I Feel Smallish. What Should I do?
- About FOCUS Ministries
We’ve included real life examples of how abuse shrinks us and plenty of Scripture showing how Christ loves, heals and restores our value. Learn how abuse is grievous and relief is found in the Lord Jesus Christ. Consider the resources around the Wheel of Support and all the ways that you can make more healthy choices for the future.
Since 1995, FOCUS Ministries has been helping women find all of their hope in the Lord Jesus. You may feel “smallish”, but that does not mean you are “small” in God’s eyes. God’s desire for you is to step out of the darkness of abuse and into His glorious Light of Hope and Healing.
SMALLISH: How Domestic Abuse Shrinks Us is a valuable tool to assist you in stepping forward into the process of healing and hope. Please click here to purchase your copy or copies.