"Prayer is simply talking with God where you can reveal your deepest hurts and emotions. You can tell God, honestly, what is on your heart. Unburden yourself before God and know that He hears you, cares for you and loves you beyond imagination." - Dr. Ramona

Dear Ramona, I’m a mother with two daughters (just 2, 3 yrs old) and also a victim of domestic violence. My ex-husband punched me with his fists almost twenty times in front of my children last October (not the first time), one of the reasons I decided to get divorced despite the fact that he has a successful career and earns three times much more than I. He also had an affair when I was pregnant with my second child; he told me that he ended the relationship but obviously, it was not true and he kept sinning. Just like you, I first thought I could change him for the better by prayers (I’m also a devoted Catholic Christian), perseverance, and efforts in every aspect of our relationship. We even did counseling for more than a year but it did not help eventually. I realized that he didn’t really have the sincere desire to change and to restore our relationship. Currently, we are living separately and we are in the midst of a divorce suit. I’m taking care of my girls with my parents and although I’m confident that I made the right decision, I sometimes feel guilty and sorry for my children because I took away their father because of my failure in marriage. I also felt a contradiction inside me that in spirit, I wanted to forgive him but in flesh, I don’t because until this day he and his parents harassed me and my family by sending texts and mails for the visitation rights and etc. without any regrets and apologies for what he has done.I have seen your video today, just accidentally while watching some other Christian videos. Your story is very encouraging for me and I believe that if you could have a happy life despite the experience with you and Ben, I can too have a happy life, someday with a future husband who is healthy in mind, spirit, and body, and also loves Jesus so that he can unite with his wife in every day.
I would appreciate it if you could pray for me and my daughters, my parents that God blesses us to keep them safe and healthy; and that I can achieve the ultimate breakthrough and peace…and someday a future husband whom I can love unconditionally. Lastly, forgiveness so that I can become free from my ex’s power over me. Thank you Ramona.

My daughter and granddaughter are living in an abusive environment and need to be delivered. My daughter feels trapped because of her dependence on insulin for a rare type of diabetes and also that she couldn’t protect my 4 yr old granddaughter if the spouse was allowed shared custody if she leaves. Because of his occupation he seems to be above the law. He doesn’t think he has to abide by any rules, agreements or restrictions. I fear for their physical and emotional safety. He claims to be a Christian but doesn’t show any fruits to confirm that. He admitted to faking to be someone else to get my daughter to marry him. He has isolated her from anyone who could be a support network. It is heartbreaking to hear the horrible things that he says and does and know that he is setting his little one up to continue this cycle of abuse. I have been fasting and praying but feel I need others to agree with me in prayer and intercede on their behalf. Thank you so much for helping me to carry this heavy burden. God Bless!

I’ve been married to my abusive Husband for 13 years. I pray for a door out for me, my children, and our dog.

I’m almost 54 and my body is shutting down, I’m so broken and I should never ever married this abusive person. I am so ashamed I don’t know where to go or what to do next. I need wisdom, guidance and courage I guess. The grief is overwhelming and the shame is impossible.

Please pray for me after the loss of my 35 year marriage. Pray for strength, healing, focus and provision.

I survived a rape and a 25 year emotionally abusive relationship with a narcissist but the resulting trauma and PTSD has been a burden. 2 years ago I chose to take steps to seeing myself as victim and be a survivor. I need strength to learn to thrive.

My daughter is living in a domestic violence relationship. I knew from day one this is where things would end up. I am so so frustrated with her blindness, denial, and backing him up. It is having a toll on our relationship. This time the kids saw things happen and DCFS had to get involved. They are currently at my house but she has been before. He gives her no room to breathe. She does not see the cycles. It’s just about making it work. Now I worry for the well being of her and the kids. I feel so so helpless. I wish I could just pick them up and take them away. I am always been the one there for her and the kids but I am always made out to be the bad guy. Please pray. Desperate. Thank you

Please pray for my mom and aunts. They have all endured childhood abuse and all suffered domestic violence and/or emotional abuse in their marriages.

My mom is engaged to marry a second time and I am afraid for her mental and emotional well-being. I am afraid the abusive cycle will continue.

I am leaving my marriage of 35 years because of verbal and emotional abuse. We have been separated 4 times due to this but it’s never changed. I am struggling once again with his requests for me to change my mind and give him another chance. I know he needs the power of the Holy Spirit to change. I need prayer for the strength to follow through with a dissolution and break the cycle for myself as well and my kids and grandsons.

I filed for divorce months ago, finally leaving an abusive spouse after years of trying to love him and work with him in counseling. I have been going through the worst divorce process- fighting for safety for myself and my kids. The court process has been one thing after another. I am seeking relocation so I can be around my family to raise my kids. We have a court date soon to finally decide this relocation. I need God to move mightily on our behalf so we can be released to love in safety and support of family. I have been advocating for my kids for a long time now and then to have to do it in the court system while opposing counsel seeks to justify his abuse and rehabilitate him with false narratives has been traumatic. All while I have seen Gods hand at work, comforting my heart and giving me divine endurance. I’m coming down the home stretch, I am believing God to see us through to our victory. Please partner in prayer with us.