When “I Love You” Smacks You Across The Face: 27 Days of Devotions For Survivors Of Abuse

A.D. Kimble lived the Christian fairy tale romance. She met, fell in love with, and married her Prince Charming, a strong and charismatic Christian man who shared her values—devotion to God and the church.
But soon after the marriage, the fairy tale turned to horror as her Prince revealed his true nature—controlling, narcissistic, and emotionally abusive. At first, she thought it was her fault and tried to change herself to make him happy. Isn’t that what a good Christian wife is supposed to do? But she soon realized that, like the enemy, her husband manipulated Christian values to his own selfish ends and whatever she did would never be enough. Much to her surprise and mortification, this strong Christian woman found herself living in the misery and fear of a full-blown abusive relationship.
With the grace of God and the inspiration of scripture, A.D.,Kimble escaped the prison of abuse. Now she is ready to come forward to help others. In a series of devotions, When “I Love You” Smacks You Across the Face: Twenty-Seven Devotions for Survivors of Abuse shares the lessons the author learned including scripture verses and prayers that gave her the strength to re-build her relationship with God and become a healthier Christian woman. This is not her complete story. Rather, it is a series of daily meditations on what it means to be abused, how to get out of an abusive relationship, and how to break the cycle.