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What you experienced is sexual abuse, and if you were still in contact with this man, I'd encourage you expose him. What he did went beyond the grooming stage. I am so very sorry. Have you seen a counselor?

Hi Everyone, My mother, who is in her seventies, has always been obsessed with thinness and has made it her practice to live on salads and chocolate. I didn't think much of it growing up, mainly because I didn't know any better. What I've noticed as the years have progressed is that she is...

Thank you, everyone, for your thoughtful and insightful responses. You've given me much to ponder. I absolutely agree that my mom has opened a door to a demonic spirit, given her hate speech of others on a regular basis. She is bitter - she even looks bitter. She used to be so attractive...

Hi BFine, Thanks for following up. I have spoken with my dad about this, but he is exceedingly reluctant to take any action. I know that he is afraid of her and of the consequences to him if he even hints that she might need an evaluation. As frustrated as this makes me, I have to remember...

What's the best way, alongside prayer, of dealing with someone in your family who has a highly developed critical spirit? What do you do when the person is constantly trashing others - including your dad (to whom she's still married) - and when you call them on it, they ice you out but then...

THANK YOU, EVERYONE!!! Thank you so, so, so much for reminding me of the truth! I feel a darkness has lifted, and I can breathe. God bless you all.

Hi. I have had a very hellacious couple of days and am in need of assurance. Quick backstory: I gave my life to Christ when I was a teen but have had many other times of backsliding and then rededicating myself to Him. I've been following hard after Him for a good 20 years now. I was raised...

So sorry about your experience, BFine! Ya know, I get where you're coming from and have had similar things happen. How many of us have been on the receiving end of that type of "prayer request?" Too many to count, sadly. Everyone, thank you so much for your responses and suggestions/ideas...

Hi, My husband and I lived in City A for about 6 years and developed close Christian friendships with about 3 other couples. Then we took a job to City B and moved away for 3 years, still keeping in touch with those folks. After 3 years were up, we moved back to City A. While we'd been...

Thanks for the thoughtful responses, everyone. (Totally ignoring the troll!) I'm sure her illness is ramping up what has already been there. She has always had a spirit of judgment - always. She was hateful to her own mom, my grandmother, and I remember as a kid watching her make my grandma...

Also wanted to add that she no longer cooks for my dad. He opens cans (tuna, beans, etc.) when he wants something to eat. She doesn't cook for herself, either but apparently thrives on bananas and salads. Needless to say, they are both rail-thin.

Thanks, folks. I really appreciate all the weigh-ins. Regarding my mom's health, I know that she was diagnosed with a serious, potentially fatal blood disease almost two years ago. She forbid my father to tell me or my brother, even though there can be a genetic component. In fact, she told...

Yes, I am a Christian and have been one for 35 years. Re: Counseling - she is for it but for everyone else, not for her. My dad won't go. He's on an antidepressant that was prescribed by his cardiologist but has not sought the counseling I think he needs to go along with taking that kind of med.

Hi All, My mother is in her 70s and has been a tough cookie for as long as I can remember. But over the past several years, my dad has complained about her downright nasty, abusive tongue, especially towards him. She is very controlling - a type A if ever there was one. Dad is meek...