On Weaponizing Forgiveness
Illustration by Raquel Aparicio A common abusive tactic that can be used by those in positions of spiritual authority is what I call, “weaponizing forgiveness”. Forgiveness is [...]
My Mother’s Fourth Year of Dementia
Being around Alzheimer’s/dementia feels like being around death. My mom is void of herself—a shell of a human still trying to be polite, hospitable—yet she is gone. [...]
A Reflection on Father’s Day
Father's Day is such a strange day for me. A day full of hope for the future, contentment for the present, and grief for the past. I [...]
The Plight of Male Disembodiment
I am honored to feature my wife, Dr. Christy Bauman, and her essay below. You can find her work https://christybauman.com/ and www.ChristianCC.org and follow her on Instagram. [...]
Our Second Childhood
A kind of second childhood falls on so many men. —John Steinbeck This quote from Steinbeck makes so much sense to me. As I walk alongside [...]
Marriage, No Matter What!? An Ideology of Idolatry
One way to retraumatize and groom a victim of abuse is the promotion of the “marriage, no matter what” ideology which is common for women coming out [...]