There is nothing quite like a solid, healthy, joyous relationship, with someone you love. Unfortunately, there is also nothing quite like a fragile, unhealthy, unhappy relationship, where ‘love’ is not the first word that comes to mind. One of the most certain guarantees of any relationship is also one of the biggest hurdles, and that is change. People change, jobs change, environments change, and that’s just the way life is.
While change dictates that all relationships are fluid and sometimes volatile, this is many times more so in relationships where one or both partners are victims of sexual abuse, harassment or other violent crimes. The ups and downs tend to be much greater, and as such, much more likely to seem insurmountable. These crimes attack the very foundations of life. Trust, security, and confidence can be significantly rattled, if not completely shattered, leaving the relationship on a very unstable footing. And like an earthquake, these crimes have aftershocks, many of which come without much warning. Even the healing process, as beneficial, and absolutely necessary as it is, can put huge strains on any relationship.
Regardless of the type of relationship, or whether the abuse occurred before or during the relationship, couples impacted by sexual abuse, harassment or other violent crime need special support, both as individuals, and as a couple. Our Empowered Couples programs combine proven coaching, training, and support with personal perspective gleaned from our nearly 25 years of marriage
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