Living In The Nightmare of Abuse: Dorothy Newton Shares Personal Story of Abuse & Journey to Freedom

[@mariehoke5763]

After years of moving out from the abuser, I am still living with the trauma of it. Even moved out of state and he followed me. And lives in same Apt complex as me. So now I'm trying to move back to my home state to get away from him and also health reasons. I'm praying to the Lord about it and for the Lord to make it happen,if it's His will for me. I feel like I have to get away or it will be the end of me. Mentally.) Lord help me with forgiveness and resentment. I don't want to live with that, and the toxic feelings and state of mind.🙏

[@maryrain2162]

Part 2... I ended up trying to take my life & was hospitalized a couple times after that. I had raised our sons. I was a stay at home mom. I am eternally grateful to the Lord for second chances. It's by His grace that I lived. I am still trying to rebuild my relationships with our sons. I also forgive my ex husband & pray for his salvation. Thank you for bringing abuse to the forefront. I have victory through Christ!!! My identity is in Him not what a person calls me or treats me. Love you ALL, BUT GOD LOVES YOU MORE ❤❤❤

[@sherileenlambert2784]

Such a graceful woman, Dorothy is. I really think Joni's daughter saying to Dorothy 'why didn't you leave?" is so insensitive and immature. A powerful interview with some lessons to be learnt. God definitely can turn your life around.

[@davidmusoke]

As a man, I'm EXTREMELY ANGRY and hurt and ashamed on her behalf. How could she and why did she have to go through all that pain??? I'm so so sorry she went through the pain and so so grateful to the eternal Father that He rescued her from this hell!

[@glendajohnson4558]

My heart goes out to anyone That has or is going through Abuse. I been there.

[@rebeccamohapi3317]

So true, up until u are in that situation you wouldn't understand. It is far bigger than just waking up and deciding to leave.

[@vickieborn5530]

God is faithful, even in the darkness!

[@julianchristie891]

I’m going thru such a heavy transition. I have loved my husband with my whole heart. He is so broken and abusive. When I confronted him with this last affair he went for a gun. That’s what it took to give me clarity. But I still wish it was different. Help me Lord😢

[@gertrudeakatrudysmithmitch4177]

Dorothy’s story reminds me of Yvette Cade in Clinton Maryland but her abusive spouse wound up dosing her with gasoline in a soda bottle at her job in public at 10:30 am. She had I believe was 60% over her body and particularly in her face who was a beautiful black woman who has had several surgeries and this is why he is in prison for the past 17 years. Her story should be heard. She is a strong woman and was still determined to live and is grateful to God for still being here.

[@tpisbrave1135]

Forgiveness doesn't mean staying in an abusive, unhealthy, toxic relationship. This is what needs to be taught to Church Women.

[@candicearanda32]

Wow what a testimony. I got a little irritated when the lady in the blue sitting at the end asked 'why did she go home?' People have no idea the fear you live under.

[@dorothyjames2789]

I really enjoyed listening to Dorothy Newton's story. I became emotional as I listened to her because it brought so many memories back to me. I came out of domestic abuse being married to the pastor for 31 years. Also, I have a book out titled "Hiding Under the Blanket " by: Dorothy A James . I thank God for bringing me through and out of this situation.

[@sarahmoorman6936]

The two Dorothys! God Bless You!

[@dorothyjames2789]

@@sarahmoorman6936 absolutely Sarah only by God's grace and mercy I came out alive.

[@normacortes8708]

I learned we can be saved but not delivered. Our husband's needed deliverance from demons.

[@dorothyjames2789]

@@normacortes8708 you're exactly right. The abuser must admit his problem and sincerely. Ask God to deliver him from such action 🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@lenac5243]

I'm amazed how God intervene on our behalf I'm in an abusive marriage it's been hard on me I've even asked God to take my life but listening to the testimony and reading the comments I know God has heard my prayers and have a plan for me I can't see it right now but I believe things will work out for me and I pray for all of us that's going through that God will work things out for us

[@LadyStace4Christ]

I always wanted to hear from Sis. Dorothy. It was such a blessing to hear this testimony. Sometimes the others interrupted her with many questions. May the Lord bring great healing to many through this story. 💕🙏🏽

[@esmiel1833]

I can relate to this story, I had to leave my husband (he was physically abusive) and move to another country with my 4 kids. It's by God's grace.

[@normacortes8708]

I lived it. 25 years in an abusive marriage. We divorced. I prayed the Lord would bring peace between us and reconciliation not as husband and wife but as brother and sister in Christ. God answered the prayer. We became friends. I helped him threw 2 liver transplant.

[@joannepaul7343]

Thank you so much Joni for ur TableTalk with Dorothy Newton. I teared up throughout the interview as my heart went out to Dorothy and as I thought about my own daughter, who died at the hands of her abuser almost 16yrs ago. I will buy Dorothy's book even though it'll be difficult to read, b'cuz I love hearing how God brings all who call on His name, through the fire, and even though living through painful experiences, God brings triumphant victory. Thank you Dorothy, for courageously sharing your story. God bless you and DayStar Family. ❤

[@sylviacato4519]

Thanks for sharing your story. Dorothy. sure it will help a lot of people ❤

[@daystar]

Hi Sylvia! Thank you for watching. Yes, our testimony of God's faithfulness is one of our most powerful weapons in the Kingdom of God!

[@carolamoore72]

I was the person that always said, why doesn't she just leave and not go back. I never understood why women would stay in an abusive marriage or relationship. I know that people would say, you don't know what it is like , unless you are or have been through it. That is true because I have never been in any abusive relationship, but I was always there when my mom did. Yes, I was the child that watched it. The fear that I had growing up was awful to say the least. When you have to run in the middle of the night because you were afraid of being shot, is something no child should have to go through. That is why I encourage women to leave and get help at the first signs of abuse if you are married. If you are not married, don't get married to someone that you have seen signs of abuse in, because it will get worse, unless that person gets healed and delivered from it. Trust me, the children suffer more than you realize, because I did. I thank God for keeping me and my mom safe those year's. To the women reading this post, don't allow any man to control, abuse, or manipulate you into a life that God did not create for you to live! ❤️🙏❤️🙏🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️❤️

[@janetbarlin7805]

What an incredible woman of courage is Dorothy.

[@dianelaliberte1878]

Thank You Dorothy for sharing your story🙏

[@jeanhowarth1852]

Dorothy your the sweetest lady,God bless your heart and family.

[@lindaswearingen8768]

Praise the Lord for Dorothy and her amazing story!

[@addyethompson4903]

Thank You So So Much For Sharing This I did also live this and ai was not educated, or even out of school. We were married when our son was born. I had just finished 9th grade, and I was going back to school, so I thought. He told me, You have a child to raise. I was not raised in Church, Did not know who God was, I had heard the word Jesus, not who He was. God has brought me a long way. I had already lived Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Sexual abuse as a child. I kept coming back, because I did not believe I could support our 4 sons. He always told me No one will want you, if they do it will only be for one thing, and you are not good at that either. God has shown me who He Is and how important I am to Him. My Identity Is Him I Am A Daughter Of The King of Kings and Lord of lords And I am His favorite, just like you are His favorite. God gives us all a Love beyond measure, A True Love That Surpasses All Understanding Thank You Dorothy, Joni, and All Of You Other Beautiful Ladies God's Goodness For Us All Blessings Addye

[@Teena-yi9xw]

The best interview! Thanks Joni , this was well needed. We love you

[@lisevalade2746]

Thank you for talking about this subject. I'm married to a narcissist and it's horrifying - it's not living the way God would want - God can deliver you from this - AMEN

[@janiceritchot9505]

What courage , God loves her and her family to make it through !

[@susanbeecher9831]

Thank you so much Sister Dorothy for sharing your TESTIMONY with me!! I am on the other side of Verbal, Emotional, Sexual and some Physical abuse and I'm hopeful that the Holy Ghost will completely heal the deep depths of ALL that's down in there!!! I've always said the exact same sentence that you said I'd rather be hit than be abused way down on the inside of my spirit, it's hard to come back from those words!!! Don't get me wrong please bc it's very hard to come back from a husband of almost 28 YEARS giving me a CONCUSSION as well... I look forward to hearing your book from audible!!! ✝️❤️✝️ Once again thank you so much for sharing this with us!!! ❤️❤️

[@dianasmith1398]

I have been down the same road as Dorothy. There are so many reasons abused women remain stuck that's why it is vital to have a counsellor familiar with abuse and how to advise the person. Otherwise the abused will stay stuck or be dead. Even with counselling it takes time to heal. My abuse was not physical, it was emotional so the low self esteem needed to be repaired. Two of my male Christian counselors when I was married was useless. That was sad. Recognizing abuse is the first step so read books on it so you don't justify his actions. Then try to get help. Thank God the lord brought people in my life to pulling me out of the black hole.

[@gwenmorris113]

Such a powerful testimony of God's love, protection, faithfulness and courage to continue to trust God despite having to wait for His timing to be completely set free from her ex-husband abuse 😢. I pray that Dorothy is COMPLETELY HEALED and WHOLE in Jesus name, Amen 🙏 ❤

[@dolphinrose21]

Thanks for sharing , I'm a woman but i have a very short temper and have hurt many people verbally without thinking , i really need the Lord to give me patience , love and grace

[@marlavoss6059]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Ms. Newton. I am a mental health therapist and I forsee recommending others watch this video and read your book so others will see God's light at the end of their tunnel.

[@maryrain2162]

I am so thankful that you had victory through the abuse. I too was in an abusive marriage. I had a nervous breakdown & was hopitalized a couple times after. We had 2 sons also. He alienatedthem from me

[@maryrain2162]

I lost the home I purchased to him, but God opened the door for another home. I had no hope back then even though I was saved. I ended up trying to take my life. I am so thankful that the Lord gave me a second chance. I still am trying to rebuild my relationship with our sons & I pray for my ex husband's salvation. I have victory through Christ. Thank you for bringing this to the forefront. Love you guys, but GOD LOVES YOU MORE ❤❤❤

[@natalieohlsson7777]

This seriously needs to stop in the church! Nobody should be tolerating abuse. This guy was clearly demonized and a total monster to her and she shouldn’t have had to put up with that for so long! Or at all! Forgive, but don’t cast your pearls before swine, etc..

[@maryrain2162]

Dorothy...I am praying for you and appreciate you sharing your life. God bless you ❤

[@riaanpotgieter475]

The Holy Spirit convicts us and leads us in all truths!! The Holy Spirit gives us signs and tells us that the relationship, and the person that we are in love with is totally wrong and not good for us..... but sometimes we do not listen and have free choice. The same happened to me and I was married for 26 years and it was the most destructive relationship of my adult life. I had to divorce her, even though I did not believe in divorce. I am a 53 year old male. Men can suffer from emotional and physical abuse from their wives. It is a very shameful thing...... but God 🙏🙌🌹🇮🇱💕❤️

[@RosieGutierrez-r5l]

Please pray for me!🙏 I'm dealing with my past in this present day.

[@pastorsroshnieleanormair1644]

God bless you beloved sister. All our love to you and your family. And everyone on Daystar.

[@deemarble9060]

💔 From brokenness to healing in Christ Jesus.. Thank You, Lord💔🙏✝️🙏❤️

[@zillahbaby9270]

Wow sounds like my story...so thankful 4 your courage and beauty in sharing this 🤺❤️💯🔥

[@sandralovesjesus0729]

Wow 😮. Your story is different from mine but the same. I’m grateful that God the father brought us through it and we are now on the winning team. Praise Jesus 🙏🏾

[@brendamckenzie7377]

i dealt with spousal abuse , my mother left my father and dated my stepfather he was cruel to her and abusive , i experienced this verbal abuse , profanity from my ex financial hardship he did not want to work and when he did he kept his money and cursed me every day , very manipulative, i stayed four children from this marriage

[@twocents9513]

Dorothy, thank you for sharing your story. I'm sorry you were interrupted so often.

[@barbie3139]

Dr. Amen has a program to help ex-NFL players with any brain injury from their playing days. He showed improvement in his patients comprised of ex-NFL players with brain injuries. It was a double blind, placebo controlled study.

[@yvetteellington3261]

Thank you so very much, Sis. Dorothy, for your transparency. I absorbed every word both for myself and, as a pastor, for those to whom I'm called to minister to. I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Hurt people, hurt people." Well, because of the Word of God--and testimonies like yours anointed by Holy Spirit--it can also be said, "Healed people heal people!" All glory be to God! Again, thank you for sharing--and, Lady Joni, thank YOU for allowing me to sit virtually at your table with so many other lovely daughters of our Abba Daddy...I sooo enjoy the connection of like-minded hearts, souls, and spirits encouraging one another. God bless.🙏🌹

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Proverbs 12:17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

[@blr759]

after almost 16 years of "being out"...still live in isolation and don't know how to move on...a senior

[@stephanierushing4693]

When you're being abused you can't think clearly because of the trauma.

[@lomaiisaako8873]

😢 Wow! Powerful testimony; never heard that! Praise God 🙏 the Lord's been with you and your precious kids.❤

[@parose6471]

forgiveness does not require forgetfulness

[@Angie-GoneSoon]

Joni, I would love to be sitting at that table, telling my story.. a story of child abuse, and living in a haunted house, my grandparents telling me about Jesus.. school, being picked on by other kids, all while I was depressed, and suicidal at 12. I had tried to overdose on aspirin. At 15 I was molested.. then spent 2 and a half months in a mental ward in the hospital. Growing up, involved in a seance in which a demon tried to enter my body. My eyes even changed colour, to an ice blue. My normal eye colour is bluish Gray. After I got married, I was delivered of at least 5 demons. I have been saved, idk how long now, cause all throughout my life I got saved, backslid, repented, and ... repeat.. I am now 54, saved and filled with the Holy Ghost. I'm so thankful to Jesus for taking me through my childhood, adolescence, to now. I have struggles now, but I know I'm saved, and my past is gone.

[@blessingubajesus]

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST is our stay. Thank God for you for sharing your story that is now a testi. The LORD JESUS CHRIST will also heal me emotionally some days ahead. Love you ladies

[@dardavickers1422]

Thank you

[@deborahdurhamwhatdoesgodsa5386]

My abuse is verbal emotional and physical.

[@barbie3139]

Please talk to a licensed counselor, even online if you have to on your phone. Or talk to a local pastor

[@moibenlemanghu1010]

Sooo blessed 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@deborahdurhamwhatdoesgodsa5386]

I asked for help. Got blamed and got turned down.

[@wmwakamba]

I wish she could tell her story without any interruptions.

[@hattieblacksmith9039]

She has a book

[@debradevonne3225]

So incredibly sad when a husband, whom God meant to be our protector, becomes an attacker 😢

[@danilaroche1156]

With every abusive relationship..God gave me warnings..I just was so ignorant & a bit rebellious.

[@deborahdurhamwhatdoesgodsa5386]

I am there now. My husband slaps me pulls my hair and shoved me down and broke my hip. I'm trying to get him out. Nobody cares and everyone blames me.

[@dianasmith1398]

Get a good book about abuse. It really strengthened me to recognize the injustice. God loves you and he wants you to love yourself. Reasoning with an abuse is useless cause he is gaining power by hurting you. Do not allow him to crush you. May God bless you.

[@danilaroche1156]

Call domestic hotline. Do it soon as you can. My Sisters Place. Google it.

[@ruthiepetit-frere7470]

Are you still in this situation?

[@brendamckenzie7377]

my ex asked me too if i tell people how he treated i divorced him and he is lying to the children grown now , that i am to blame

[@fouadkamou2510]

All thanks be to God above all things amen hallelujah perfect forevermore. In the book of first Corinthians chapter 13:8 charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail, whether there be tongues, they shall cease, whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away

[@brendamckenzie7377]

God,s Holy Spirit met me and saved and reveal to me generations iniquity of anti marriage, abuse , my siblings not married i have 3 girls one married difficult abusive marriage, i am praying to repent and destroy these evil yokes in Jesus Name

[@brendamckenzie7377]

is there abuse in your generations mother / father lineage , it’s has to be root spirits not dealt with

[@lianeschmitz2441]

Yep

[@meredithpollock3165]

Isn't there a part 2, kind of just left viewers hanging..

[@janiemalina6283]

❤❤️🙏🤗!!!

[@michelleconnell1482]

I felt angry watching this session, although I understand and was abused by a so called Christian man! We need to wise up and know the lord and his ways completely. The suicide comes from the anger and sadness we internalise from our abusers and begging does not help. Where is the roar of the lion of Judah in this situation?

[@karlamariselabarth690]

Wau!!! So beautiful 😍

[@siry5164]

Lord You protect me In Your strong tower from Your enemies. Dealing with a lot of abuse. Lord please help to write my story as well. God protect us with your mighty protecting Blood from these very evil and wicked neighbors that have been attacking us for many years almost 22 years now, with sharp objects we captured all the proof. This must Stop now with unit 61 convict him to get right before You or arrest him in the spirit, all the vengeance is yours my Lord and heal and mightily favor us in all this with the higher authorities and for better cams to track all this, I’ve been very ill because of their attacks. They Must cease and Decist Now. Amen 🙏🏼🛐😇✝️🤲

[@lianeschmitz2441]

Average person tries 7 times before actually able to leave

[@Christie-wc5ll]

christina anne howe

[@annecavanaugh3585]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Nate has brain trauma from playing football

[@lianeschmitz2441]

Abuse got worse because after each pregnancy he would get extra stressed?!

[@barbie3139]

Sounds like he had narcissistic trends

[@eric-hj8pn]

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