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Donna Wayles

wife, mom, technology teacher, and domestic abuse survivor and subject expert

Her debut book, I'll Pray for You, is "a must-read on marital abuse as told by the victim." ~Amazon review

Plan an Escape Adventure

July 7, 2021

Are you looking for a unique activity that piques interest and gets your group moving? Planning an escape room adventure could be the perfect fit.

"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

Jeremiah 29:11 KJV

I'll Pray for You

A Christian Woman's Guide to Surviving Domestic Violence

Bruised, desperate, and homeless, I stood on the back porch of the head deacon’s house. I expected him to welcome us with open arms. After all, he had helped us before. However, when I explained my situation, something was different this time. He didn’t invite us inside. Instead, he shook his head, saying, “I’m sorry. I’ve done all I can, but I’ll pray for you.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. With nowhere to go, I walked to my car, defeated, and drove away.

Why did you write I'll Pray for You?

I want to share God's message of hope! He has plans to prosper me, to give me hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). Many women, and men, may find themselves in my situation or a similar one and they need God's hope of escaping into a better life.

What is the Cycle of Abuse?

I learned that abuse is cyclical, going through four stages, Normal, tension-building, exploding, and apologizing or rationalizing. To learn more click HERE.

What is the Power and Control Wheel?

The wheel serves as a diagram of tactics that an abusive partner uses to keep their victims in a relationship, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline

What are some Warning Signs of Abuse?

"No one wears a sign saying, 'I'm an abuser,'" my domestic violence victim advocate told me. Here's a link to some signs of abuse.