
Recovering from Religious Abuse
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Jack Watts' startling personal story of being victimized by religious abuse and then sinking into alcoholism and self-destructive behaviors will resonate strongly with the many thousands of those who have been disenfranchised or even crushed by institutionalized religion. Recovering from Religious Abuse will help these walking wounded discover how to come to terms with their past as they heal from the inside out.
Jack speaks to his readers as one who has been there, has felt their pain and bitterness, their desire to get even, their belief that they are worthless. But now he shares a new story of one who has finally found spiritual freedom and a deeply satisfying relationship with the God from whom he had once been alienated.
Defining "religious abuse" as the use of spiritual authority to manipulate, harm, or use another person for personal gain, this practical step-by-step recovery manual takes readers on a journey that helps them fully realize the extent of the impact of their religious abuse, and progressively moves them toward healing and recovery. This 91-day plan includes daily readings, prayer, journaling instructions, and scriptures for reflection.
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- Cover
- Front Flap
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Before You Get Started
- Have I Been Religiously Abused?
- What Is Religious Abuse?
- A Self-Assessment Exercise
- Four Personal Accounts of Religious Abuse
- Who Will Benefit from Recovering from Religious Abuse?
- A New Life of Spiritual Freedom Awaits You
- How to Benefit Most from Recovering from Religious Abuse
- The 11 Steps to Recovering from Religious Abuse
- A New Beginning: Introductory Week
- Day 1: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 2: Monday-Still Living in Denial?
- Day 3: Tuesday-You've Had Dark Times
- Day 4: Wednesday-Slip Sliding Away
- Day 5: Thursday-The Negative Power of Self-Pity
- Day 6: Friday-Progress, Not Perfection
- Day 7: Saturday-A Constant Source for Guidance
- Step 1: Week Two
- Day 8: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 9: Monday-Pruning Produces a Better Person
- Day 10: Tuesday-Rich in the World's Eyes
- Day 11: Wednesday-When Dysfunction Becomes a Problem
- Day 12: Thursday-The Power of Denial
- Day 13: Friday-Injured Relationships
- Day 14: Saturday-It's Abuse-Plain and Simple
- Step 2: Week Three
- Day 15: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 16: Monday-Tired of Self-Defeating Behavior?
- Day 17: Tuesday-Driving in a Cul-de-sac
- Day 18: Wednesday-God Has Heard It All
- Day 19: Thursday-Your State of Mind
- Day 20: Friday-Seeking the Kingdom
- Day 21: Saturday-Changing Your Will
- Step 3: Week Four
- Day 22: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 23: Monday-God Is There-Period!
- Day 24: Tuesday-Repairing Your Relationship with God
- Day 25: Wednesday-Who God Really Is
- Day 26: Thursday-Blaming Someone Else
- Day 27: Friday-Crisis Always Produces Change
- Day 28: Saturday-Are You Talking to God or Talking Back?
- Step 4: Week Five
- Day 29: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 30: Monday-Flawed Thinking Prevents Recovery
- Day 31: Tuesday-God Wants a Relationship
- Day 32: Wednesday-When Fear Consumes You
- Day 33: Thursday-Not a Cosmic Blessing Machine
- Day 34: Friday-It Doesn't Have to Be
- Day 35: Saturday-Justifying the Means
- Step 5: Week Six
- Day 36: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 37: Monday-No Place to Go but Up
- Day 38: Tuesday-When Praying Was Easy
- Day 39: Wednesday-Losing Your Sense of Belonging
- Day 40: Thursday-Seeing God's Hand
- Day 41: Friday-Becoming Reconciliatory
- Day 42: Saturday-Making Restitution
- Step 6: Week Seven
- Day 43: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 44: Monday-Walking Moment by Moment
- Day 45: Tuesday-Becoming Who You Really Are
- Day 46: Wednesday-Pride Rears Its Ugly Head
- Day 47: Thursday-The Spirit of Self-Vindication
- Day 48: Friday-An Abusive Mind-set
- Day 49: Saturday-Self-Vindication Doesn't Work
- Step 7: Week Eight
- Day 50: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 51: Monday-Embracing Your Pain
- Day 52: Tuesday-Review Your Written Account
- Day 53: Wednesday-Admitting Your Wrong Behavior
- Day 54: Thursday-You Are Still Responsible
- Day 55: Friday-Scrupulous Honesty
- Day 56: Saturday-Making Progress in Your Recovery
- Step 8: Week Nine
- Day 57: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 58: Monday-The Linchpin to Recovery
- Day 59: Tuesday-Whom to Trust
- Day 60: Wednesday-Finding a Safe Person
- Day 61: Thursday-Breaking Away from Guilt
- Day 62: Friday-You Must Come Clean
- Day 63: Saturday-An Emotional Tenderizer
- Step 9: Week Ten
- Day 64: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 65: Monday-Adversity Makes You Stronger
- Day 66: Tuesday-Your Pain Has Value
- Day 67: Wednesday-Purpose Behind the Pain
- Day 68: Thursday-Setting Yourself Free
- Day 69: Friday-Forgiving Your Abuser
- Day 70: Saturday-As We Forgive Others 184s
- Step 10: Week Eleven
- Day 71: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 72: Monday-Faith or Sentimental Drivel?
- Day 73: Tuesday-The Way We Were
- Day 74: Wednesday-As Good as It Gets?
- Day 75: Thursday-As He Sees Fit
- Day 76: Friday-Things Didn't Go Well
- Day 77: Saturday-Renewing Your Mind
- Step 11: Week Twelve
- Day 78: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 79: Monday-Witnessing . . . the Right Way
- Day 80: Tuesday-Love One Another
- Day 81: Wednesday-Accepting People
- Day 82: Thursday-Wisdom Takes Time
- Day 83: Friday-Your Life Is a Witness
- Day 84: Saturday-You'll Know Them by Their Love
- Concluding Week: A New Life
- Day 85: Sunday-Introduction
- Day 86: Monday-Be Exceptional in Ordinary Things
- Day 87: Tuesday-God Is in Control
- Day 88: Wednesday-Value Beyond Yourself
- Day 89: Thursday-Keeping Your Eyes Open
- Day 90: Friday-When You Regress
- Day 91: Saturday-What's Next?
- Moving Forward
- Acknowledgments
- Back Flap
- Back Cover
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