Dennis & Sara
A husband & wife team chronicling their adventures of faith, RV travel, and trauma recovery.
An examination of Matthew 10
Do you speak truth when you say, "Our ministers go out just like the disciples!" ?
compiled and written 6 May 2023
The leaders in the closed, high-demand group I grew up in worked in pairs and did not own homes. Their method of ministry was sometimes said to be "just like Jesus sent his disciples" in Matthew 10. Some members expressed this as a main reason they chose to join the group. There are significant differences . . .
Matthew 7:18
Processing the most recent reminder of the Closed, High-Demand Group I left.
written 6 May 2023
Warning: This article is not intended for children under the age of 20 years old. This article contains mentions of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual abuse.
I left the old group, but I still carry memories with me. New life creates new memories, and they all mix together. The past influences the . . .
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Was it abuse, or not? Part 1
I have a problem with the word "abuse."
written 10 July 2021
My husband uses the word “abuse” to describe the cause of my struggle the past few years. He has been the most up-close-and-personal witness to my recent self-exploration. Others who grew up in the same Closed, High Demand Group and later left also use that word. I understand why they would. However, I . . .
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A Necessary Apology
Apologies are few and far between around here (it's a new rule I have), but this one is heartfelt.
written Sabbath, 17 July 2021
I don't want to get too far into this without acknowledging my actions in the group.
For about 12 years, I was a consenting adult member of the CHDG I was born and raised in. For nine of those years I was a member of that group's leadership. That means I took an active part in supporting the group's . . .
Group Info: Online Resources
For the inquisitive: various sources of info about the history and culture of the CHDG I left. Links to some anecdotal history included.
first compiled 31 July 2021
Links to information about the CHDG
I offer these links for those who are curious about the history and culture of the Closed, High Demand Group which was my life for 30-plus years. The verifiable, documented history of the group has been researched by many others before me. Some of that is . . .
Why Sara is happy
clearing the air
Preface
The following is a clearing of the air; born of the need to be true to who I am, to not be dishonest. I feel this is the best way to get this message to the people back home.
Why haven't I been able to write?
I haven’t been able to get a blog article together, and I finally figured out why. Though . . .
