Category: Hope Centre

• the first cut

  Self-harm and specifically cutting is a disturbing tendency – a growing addiction. Through caring counsellors God touches shattered lives and restores broken people to wholeness. Stories that spill from healing hearts are shared to bring hope to those suffering, and ultimately to glorify God.

  lizaborstlap

  December 1, 2016

  articles, Hatfield Christian Church, Hope Centre

  abuse, ashamed, control, cutting, judgement, pressure, self-harm

• after abuse – the journey to self

  Those who receive face-to-face counselling at our Hope Centre are encouraged to write about their experiences. Stories that spill from healing hearts are shared on our blog to encourage and challenge others. Read snippets from the journal of a woman who describes herself as one of the walking wounded.

  lizaborstlap

  November 29, 2016

  articles, Hatfield Christian Church Blog, Hope Centre

  abuse, battered woman syndrome, cycle of abuse, economical abuse, intimidation, physical abuse, restoration, sexual abuse