The Refuge

If you have never known the sting of betrayal, lies, and deception at the hands of a Christian brother or leadership, then I say congratulations. If, however, you have, and you have known these things up close and personal, you have my sympathy, for you have unfortunately joined a generally silent but growing group. I understand, and I can honestly say that I never thought I would be a member of such a group. The qualifications for membership to such a group are pain, betrayal, and loss of all you thought you knew. Within the halls of this silent membership, we understand the looks we get from those who do not know. Non-members who love to quote scripture to you like a hammer, beating you up a bit more to convince you to come back into the fold. Isn’t that odd, the concept that if I just abuse you a little, you will want to come back, out of guilt? The Refuge is a place of support, decompressing from the stress and learning to rebuild in a healthy way.