Resources /Articles
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Take note of the cross-over in topics
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You can now find me on Substack as Riding Shockwaves
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I am also on Instagram as michelle_henry2021
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Local, in-person classes. Ask me.
Making Changes & Abuse Education
https://www.leslievernick.com/pdfs/Relationship-test.pdf
Strongly recommend taking this test. And her book "The Emotionally Destructive Relationship." However, I find that her CONQUER program may not be ideal for people who have experienced spiritual abuse. Her approach is psychological perspective/training but is solid on her explanations and usage of scripture.
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www.lundybancroft.com/books- Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?
This book is more for the person experiencing abuse than educating about the abuser. Lundy has been working with abuser for decades.
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Patrick Doyle, very compassionate and straight-forward abuse info, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qHeaFyzKco
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Any videos from Doctor Ramani, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH-H4PkoH88
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Dr. Omar Minwalla has developed the most cutting-edge theories on betrayal traumas and the abusers who betray. It gave me the MOST answers for what I was experiencing. This is one of my ALL-TIME favorite: resources. https://minwallamodel.com/resource-library/
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National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) thehotline.org
RAINN 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) rainn.org
Nutrition
This is a great resource for supplements. Very reasonably priced, free shipping. Some brands that are hard to find. GOOD supplements is a conversation unto itself!
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Get thyself an Instant Pot!! No, I am not paid for endorsing this. It is simply a miracle machine! https://www.instanthome.com/
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For extra protein in your diet. https://www.nutiva.com/products/organic-hemp-seed-protein?variant=8723931856956
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One of the most important documents you can read about feeding your child(ren). Her book Child of Mine is one of my favorites. https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/handout-dor-tasks-cap-2016.pdf
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Check out this fabulous mental health illustrator:
https://lindsaybraman.com/intuitive-eating/
and
https://lindsaybraman.com/internal-regulation-diet-culture/
and for every person to consider:
https://lindsaybraman.com/emotion-sensation-feeling-wheel/
Spiritual Topics
Homeschool & Parenting
https://www.confusiontoclaritynow.com/
A great resource for women experiencing relationship difficulties/abuse with religious manipulation/control. She includes a plethora of information on the abuser, the institution that perpetuates the abuse (the church), and how we can begin to heal.
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It's Not Supposed To Be This Way and
Lysa TerKeurst is the top Christian writer in the United States. She is a dynamic speaker and is also president of Proverbs 31 Ministries.
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https://www.sarahbessey.com/books/out-of-sorts
Out of Sorts is a book about living in the in-between space while redefining your faith.
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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28009190-debunking-the-myths-of-forgive-and-forget
Kay Bruner wrote about forgiveness and boundaries. I haven't read it in awhile, but early in my recovery, it was very helpful. I do not support Amazon, so you will never find a link from me referring you there.
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https://www.askdrsears.com/news/latest-news/new-baby-book-revised-2/
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The most versatile set of planners for homeschool.
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/free-homeschool-planner/
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When you are homeschooling multiple ages at once, they can all learn the same topic at the same time that suits their learning level. Some of the most fun and in-depth curriculum out there. No rules- you decide how these unit studies fit into your program! https://konos.com/?v=47e5dceea252
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Sometimes, we have to reparent ourselves. It started as a strange journey for me, but became one of the most important pieces of wholeness. Here are a few resources you will hear me talk about:
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Bethany Webster's Discovering the Inner Mother: https://www.bethanywebster.com/
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Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson
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The Complex PTSD Workbook, by Dr. Arielle Schwartz