This week I have been struck that some of the most lonely and unsupported people are abused pastors' wives. There is usually no support network for them in their church. They will be dismissed, told they are rebellious. They have few options, little $, and are alone & frightened.
I have had personal conversations with abused pastors' wives. Many times these women have only been stay-at-home moms. They do not have college degrees and it will be a challenge for them to get back into the work force and support themselves & their children.
To share about the abuse to elders would likely backfire. The kids are also often abused verbally, emotionally, and spiritually. But to leave an abusive pastor/husband/dad is a huge and lonely step.
Sometimes the only support these women can get is online support (my private group for women on FB). But what these women really need is practical help: shelter/money for school or training, etc.
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