Cynthia Bailey-Rug
Cynthia Bailey-Rug
For Those Who Blindly Support Parents Whose Children Have Severed Ties With Them
For Those Who Blindly Support Parents Whose Children Have Severed Ties With Them
For Those Who Blindly Support Parents Whose Children Have Severed Ties With Them
Wednesday 18th May 2022
Rethink blind support for abusive parents. Cynthia Bailey-Rug urges compassion for adult children who sever ties due to abuse. Listen now!
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Support: Why Standing by Abusive Parents Hurts Victims
It would do you well to spend less time trying to shame victims into returning to an abusive situation and more time showing compassion and love.
Ever wondered why some people stand by parents whose children have cut ties with them? Cynthia Bailey-Rug dives into this complex issue, offering a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo. In this episode, she addresses those who blindly support parents without considering the reasons behind the estrangement. Through her Christian lens, Cynthia explores the often-overlooked side of the story—the adult children who have endured years of abuse before making the tough decision to sever ties.
Cynthia emphasizes that ending a parent-child relationship is rarely a hasty decision. It's usually the result of long-term abuse and emotional turmoil. She urges listeners to think critically about their support for these parents and to consider the hidden pain of the victims. Drawing parallels to well-known cases where abusers maintained a charming public persona, Cynthia highlights how deceptive appearances can be. This episode isn't just about identifying the problem; it's about fostering compassion for the real victims.
Cynthia encourages her audience to shift their support towards those who have suffered in silence and to question why the abusive parents didn't work harder to maintain a healthy relationship with their children. She challenges listeners to re-evaluate their stance and to show genuine care for the adult children who have been forced to make such a difficult choice. If you've ever found yourself siding with parents in these situations, this episode will make you rethink your position.
It's a call to action for everyone to support victims of abuse and to understand the deep-rooted issues that lead to family estrangement. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that could change how you view these complex family dynamics.