I recently read a book on my kindle. I read it because the author was a friend of mine and a fellow blogger by the name of Secret Angel. The title of the book was “The Walking Wounded.”
I knew she had been abused in her marriage. I didn’t know how much her marriage had resembled mine.
I have read several books on women or children which have been abused. This one was different. It stripped off the layers of deceit that an abusive spouse so often wears. The book also accurately described why a wife or husband keeps returning to an abusive spouse.
I read plenty of books throughout the year. Most I get bored with and don’t take too seriously. This one I read very carefully because I could identify with the story line. I also knew that it was a book which was worthy enough that I should give it a promo post on my blog.
I would have never admitted I was in an abusive relationship when I was married. My husband rarely beat me and he only choked me when he was in a rage. (I realize now that I was a bit blinded) I never considered his constant criticism and lack of love an abuse, but it was. It tore at my heart and soul and left deep scars.
It is important to identify abuse as what it is and then seek to gain healing from God for our wounds, for if we don’t we are the walking wounded. Those who are wounded seek to wound others, if those scars are not healed by the blood of Jesus.
I would encourage anyone who suspects their relationship may be abusive or knows someone who is in an abusive relationship to buy The Walking Wounded novel. It is one of the most informative and helpful novels on the market for those who have been wounded by abuse.