What if My Christian Husband Says My Body Belongs to Him?

Published: July 4, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

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Let\\u2019s answer some more listener questions today! These questions include, \\u201cHow do I respond to my husband who says that \\u2018Your body belongs to me, and you don\'t have any biblical grounds to say no when I want sex\\u2019?\\u201d \\u201cHow can we continue to do the work of unraveling purity culture\'s effects if we\'re not in a healthy marriage?\\u201d and \\u201cWhat type of counselor should I be looking for?\\u201d\\xa0


If you\\u2019re looking for some Biblical truth, a *few* snarky comments, and some very practical advice, you\\u2019re looking in the right place.\\xa0


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Some wise responses to an abusive husband who mistakenly believes that you owe him sex whenever he wants.\\xa0
  • A plethora of verses to combat the lie that \\u201cyour body belongs to your husband.\\u201d\\xa0
  • How to unravel purity culture\\u2019s long-lasting effects on us while still in an abusive marriage.\\xa0
  • How to find a *good* counselor.\\xa0
  • Why it\\u2019s not your responsibility to find your abusive husband a counselor.
  • Why people who are NOT in abusive marriages NEVER wonder, \\u201cAm I in an abusive marriage?\\u201d\\xa0
  • How to \\u201cbreak up\\u201d with your counselor. Spoiler alert: no sappy break-up letters necessary.\\xa0

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