Suffering in Silence

In many Christian marriages, suffering doesn’t always show up as yelling, separation, or a public crisis. Sometimes it looks like a wife who serves faithfully, shows up on Sundays, keeps the home running, and smiles on cue, while her heart carries a steady ache that almost no one sees. This “silent suffering” is more common [...]

Every Sunday, church pews are filled with women who smile warmly, serve faithfully, and raise children in the faith—yet inside, they are breaking. These women have learned the art of appearing “fine.” They are active in women’s ministry, volunteer at the nursery, host Bible studies, and pray for others. But behind their gentle smiles are [...]