Stand
There are times when my heart breaks for the girls in our home. The fears and pain they carry can be overwhelming at times and I wonder how it's possible for them to keep going on. And then there are times when I am blown away by the sheer…
I Used To Be So Strong.
As someone who has worked with survivors of abuse for over ten years, I've always considered myself fairly capable of separating work stress with the rest of life. Compartmentalizing, if you will.
People often say to me "I don't know how…
Construction Update!
My Refuge House is expanding!
Our first home, completed in 2011, stands at the northern point of our property, within it's own secure fence. In order to prepare for the building of our second and subsequent homes, we had to increase our security…
Four Walls by Jessica Curiel
This blog comes to us today from Jessica Curiel, who has been volunteering her incredible writing skills for My Refuge House since the organization began in 2008. Jessica was finally able the visit My Refuge House in April 2013 as part of a…
Daring to Dream
I was rummaging through my notes today, and I found the words of Anne* stuck in the pages of my notebook. When I was visiting My Refuge House, Anne wanted to share with the group what she had learned, and it touched me so much that I asked her…
I am a Survivor
Sometimes, many times, those who are victimized feel some sense of guilt for what has happened to them. As if they were responsible for their own abuse. As if they had brought it on themselves.
Let's get something straight: At My Refuge…
Lotus Flower Prayers
At My Refuge House, we believe in prayer.
Years ago, when a small group of people were burdened, halted by compassion for girls they had never met, trapped around the world, they prayed. They prayed and struggled and prayed. And out of that…
Define Love
As a teenager, I heard a Jeff Foxworthy joke that went something like this:
Someone once asked me what the word love means. I thought for a minute, then reached over and grabbed his arm, twisting it around his back. Who's asking the questions…
Christmas Freedom
Christmas.
The word can bring up so many emotions, so many memories.
For some, there are non-negotiables. Turkey. Eggnog. Cheesy potatoes. Family. Friends. New Pajamas. Evergreens covered in twinkling lights. Snow.
For some, Christmas…
A Letter from the Chairman of the Board
A letter from Cass Bensberg, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of My Refuge House
December 2012
As we enter this season where we have just celebrated our thankfulness to God for His provision and will shortly commemorate our Savior’s…
