Sniffing out the stinch

During the night, an animal can smell the prey. They know what to look for any time and any place, do you?

When a woman seeks refuge from the perpetrator, she looks far and wide in desperation. She wants out and soaks her tennis shoes in the hope for freedom.

First, desperation is not a fruit of the spirit as hope and freedom are. Sure, she is racking her brain wondering who to call and where to go. Some places are full and the ones that are not full, she needs a ride....adding to the aggravation to her dilemma.

She is scheduled for work the next day and now, does not have transportation or a babysitter for the children.

This is one of various domestic violence situations and the dynamics vary. Actions happens rather quickly and doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to be like the "Great Escape." However, if you can "sniff" out the stinch you can reach empowerment through various channels: It does require Holy Spirit guidance, focus, change of mindset, quick decision making and standing up for yourself.

I know, he doesn't like you to stand up for yourself...too bad (for him).

What are his characteristics that would give you some clues about some of his unruly behavior?

* Does he need to know where you are ALL of the time...or does he give you ease  that you aren't stuck to him like chewing gum on hot cement on a hot summer day?

* He needs to be in constant communication with you ....or does he relax when you have "you" time?

*Is he absurdly vocal about who you are hanging with .....or is OKAY with whom you spent you time with: friend, cousin, coworkers, etc?

*He needs to check on you via text every 5 minutes/calls you every few minutes/maybe its a random check?

The firs answer in each sentence are all controlling signs.

These are a fraction of the controlling signs.

I hope your are empowered today and continue to be empowered each day.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3)

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