We saw this on Premier Christianity, and we thought our readers should listen to this – Tamala Ceasar, a digital media producer at Premier Christianity explains why she’s produced a new documentary where Christian divorcees share their stories and struggles.
An honest look at the experiences of four Christian divorcees; their hurt, their shame and their restoration.
Imagine a purple unicorn walked up to you right now and started staring at you. You wouldn’t be able to ignore it, but you might try to – especially if no one else around you noticed the mythical creature’s presence. In your mind, it’s probably not real and doesn’t actually exist, so you shake it off; secretly hoping that the thing would just go away.
It’s a strange analogy, but this is how divorce is sometimes treated in the Church. Whenever it comes into the room it’s ignored, misunderstood or bypassed. No one is willing to address it.
Divorce is like bereavement; the person who you love and prepare to spend the rest of your life with is gone…and they’re not coming back.
I’ve been divorced for four years now and I can honestly say that it’s been a long, traumatic journey, one where I’d lost ridiculous amounts of weight, confidence and my sense of self-worth. At one point, I nearly lost my mind … read more
If you are going through a separation or divorce and would like some support you can visit:
http://www.premierlifeline.org.uk
Source : Premier Christianity