The divorce metaphor here is very near the mark for us.
It's widely agreed amongst #divorced spouses of #clergy that attempting to live separately together* is excruciating.
(So much else we could say here, but 🥱we've found other things to care about now)
[* #TiedHousing often leaves no choice]
What would these stats be for low income families in #TiedHousing? 🤔
Yes, this resonates with many of our members, who've lost a lot of sleep trying to deal with this over the years.
Add in the trap of #TiedHousing, and it's VERY hard to speak out. #MoralInjury
Thanks for naming the power of #TiedHousing to muddy the waters. Spouses & children can, & do, suffer enormous collateral damage
Attempts to hide the significant asset that is #TiedHousing are more common than you'd think
Hi
How are separating church leaders' spouses looked after in your churches? Do they end up being ostracised? What is in place to make sure complicated pastoral needs don't slip through the gaps?
Do they have #TiedHousing issues to contend with?
A bunch of hashtags #church #clergy #ChurchLeaders #ministers #pastors #vicarage #manse #TiedHousing #CDM #CCM #divorce #marriage #relationships #family #stress #MentalHealth #wellbeing #LoneParent
#trauma #abuse #adultery #BetrayalTrauma #DomesticAbuse #SpiritualAbuse #EconomicAbuse #narcissism
