Prevention & Healing Blogs

Rooted in Truth. Equipped to Protect. Called to Heal.

The Trees of Hope blog equips you to prevent sexual abuse and human trafficking—and offers survivors guidance for healing. We’re also adding new content on identity, showing how a biblical foundation protects and restores.


Women's Healing Deb Marsalisi Women's Healing Deb Marsalisi

Not Every Death Involves a Funeral

Some of life's deepest losses never receive a funeral. They aren't marked by flowers or sympathy cards, yet they leave lasting wounds. In this heartfelt reflection, Deb shares how God has taught her that healing begins when we allow ourselves to grieve what we've lost and trust Him with what remains.

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Men's Healing Pastor Rob Schettler Men's Healing Pastor Rob Schettler

Finding a Safe Place

Healing doesn't begin with trying harder—it begins with finding a safe place. In this personal reflection, discover why God leads wounded hearts with gentleness, how trauma shapes the way we experience safety, and why no man has to walk the healing journey alone.

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Men's Healing Nicole J Escobar Men's Healing Nicole J Escobar

Making Room for Men: A New Season of Healing at Trees of Hope

For years, Trees of Hope has helped women find healing after sexual abuse. But as more men began reaching out with their own stories, it became clear that healing resources designed specifically for men were needed. This is the story behind Renew, the prayer that shaped it, and the new season God is opening as we expand pathways for men to pursue Christ-centered healing and restoration.

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Women's Healing Deb Marsalisi Women's Healing Deb Marsalisi

When Loneliness Presses In

Loneliness can feel overwhelming, especially for those carrying the weight of past trauma. But what feels isolating is not the full truth. This blog gently exposes the lie of isolation and reminds us that healing begins when we step back into community and allow God to meet us in the middle of our pain.

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Women's Healing Deb Marsalisi Women's Healing Deb Marsalisi

A Survivor’s Battle of the Mind

Anna’s life was marked by loss, waiting, and years that could have quietly worn her down—but instead, they formed something unshakable. Her story reminds us that what we believe about God will shape how we endure, and that even in silence, He is still working.

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Deb Marsalisi Deb Marsalisi

Triggers as Messengers, Not Accusers

Triggers aren’t your enemy—they’re an invitation. What feels overwhelming in the moment may actually be pointing you toward the places in your heart that still need healing. When brought before God, even your triggers can become a pathway to freedom.

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Deb Marsalisi Deb Marsalisi

The Wound No One Wants to Name: Part Two

What happens when Scripture meant to protect is used to harm? This article explores the truth about biblical submission, exposing how it has been misused to justify marital rape and abuse—and what God’s design for marriage actually reveals about love, safety, and dignity.

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