The Gilded Cage: A Biblical Path from Abuse to Safety, Healing and Justice

By James Okon

Does Your Faith Feel Like a Prison Instead of a Refuge?

You vowed "for better or for worse," but you never imagined the "worse" would be a campaign of control, fear, and manipulation at the hands of the person who promised to love you. You've been told to pray harder, submit more, and forgive instantly. You lie awake at night, your soul screaming that this can't be God's will, while your mind is trapped by twisted Scriptures used to justify the abuse.

You are not crazy. You are not alone. And you are not without hope.

In this groundbreaking and life-saving book, you will discover: The Truth About "Submission" Finally understand the explosive, life-giving context of Ephesians 5 that liberates you from the tyranny of unilateral obedience and reveals the husband's primary command: a love that mirrors Christ's sacrifice, not a demand for control.Beyond "Forgive and Forget": Uncover a biblical theology of forgiveness that courageously distinguishes between releasing bitterness and foolishly restoring trust with an unrepentant abuser. Your safety is not a sin.Is Divorce a Sin? A shocking, faithful, and compassionate examination of Scripture that reveals how abuse itself shatters the marital covenant, and how divorce can be a morally justified act of stewardship and protection for you and your children.Your Practical Path to Safety: A step-by-step survival guide-from creating a secret safety plan and documenting the abuse, to navigating church leadership, law enforcement, and the legal system with wisdom and courage.Reclaiming Your Faith and Identity: Begin the journey of healing from complex trauma, silence the voice of shame, and rediscover a God who is not a divine bystander, but a fierce defender of the oppressed.
The Gilded Cage: Shattered Covenant II is more than a book; it is a lifeline. It dismantles the theological strongholds that have kept you captive and replaces them with a robust, biblical framework for justice, safety, and profound healing. It is written for the victim trapped in silence, the pastor who wants to help but doesn't know how, and the friend who longs to be a true ally.

If you feel your covenant has been shattered, it's time to discover the God who mends the brokenhearted and leads the captive into freedom.

Your journey from survival to safety, from trauma to triumph, starts now.

Get Your Copy Today and Begin Your Journey to Freedom.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FTX29DR6
• ISBN13: 9798268390117
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"