Dear Reader,

Thank you for choosing to read and discuss House of Wind. I am honored, and I hope the story touched your heart in some way.

I would be thrilled to visit your group as a guest author, either in person or via Zoom. You can reach me through the contact page on this website.

Happy reading!
Laura DeNooyer

RESOURCES

If you—or someone you know—are dealing with a narcissist in your family or church, find safe people to share your experience with and seek professional help. Sharing your journey is the first vital step toward healing. Arm yourself with good resources so you can identify red flags.

For immediate help, call:

•   TheHotline.org—live chat or text 88788—free and confidential 24/7

•   National Domestic Violence Hotline (Austin, Texas)—call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

Podcast:

•   proverbs31.org/listen/therapy-and-theology—Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress—topics include red flags in relationships, how to set boundaries with a narcissist, gaslighting, and dealing with emotional abuse

Online Resources:

•   forbes.com/health/l/best-christian-counseling/

•   LeslieVernick.com —Helping Women Gain Safety, Sanity, and Strength

•   FocusMinistries1.org—Faith-based Domestic Violence Help

•   JustBetweenUs.org—Magazine for Christian women (type author Karolyn Dekker in the search bar)

•   JudgeAnthony.com—Anthony Bompiani—free resources and proven strategies for divorce and child custody cases involving narcissists

RECOMMENDED READING

Books for church leaders: 

•   The Heart of Domestic Abuse by Chris Moles

•   Angry Men and the Women who Love Them by Paul Hegstrom (also informative for the victim)

•   Violence Among Us: Ministry to Families in Crisis by Brenda Branson and Paula J. Silva

•   Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused by Brad Hambrick (Editor)

Books for the victim:

•   Don’t Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy by Laurel Slade Waggoner

•   Fool-proofing Your Life by Jan Silvious

•   The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick

•   20 Lies that Keep You with your Abuser by David E. Clarke

•   Enough is Enough: How to Leave an Abusive Relationship by David E. Clarke

•   Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in 1): Workbook and Guide to Overcome Trauma, Toxic relationships, Anxiety, and Improve Mental Health by Linda Hill

•   Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together by Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress, & Dr. Joel Muddamalle