The Surrogate: Bonds that turn Infectious By Dr. Victoria Woods

Have you ever carried someone else’s pain and called it love?

In The Surrogate: Bonds That Turn Infectious, Dr. Victoria Woods pulls back the curtain on spiritual entanglements disguised as surrogate relationships. Through divine encounters, prophetic dreams, and real life case studies, she reveals how unhealed wounds can infect the soul. Draining leaders, caregivers, and those called to serve.

This book is not just a revelation; it’s a roadmap to healing. Whether you are a mentor, a spiritual leader, or someone unknowingly carrying emotional burdens, you will discover tools to identify unhealthy ties that help you to break free and walk boldly in your God-given assignment.

We are all shaped by the relationships that raise us. Some of us grow up with our biological parents in traditional family structures, but many experience love, guidance, and attachment from unexpected sources an older sibling who took on a parental role, a grandparent who stepped in, a mentor who filled an emotional gap. These surrogate relationships shape us in ways we rarely recognize, influencing how we love, trust, and form connections for the rest of our lives.

This book explores how surrogate parenting affects not just the bond between caretaker and child, but also the ripple effect it has on romantic relationships, friendships, and even workplace dynamics. Through personal stories, expert insights, and psychological research, we’ll uncover the patterns that stem from these early bonds both the strengths they give us and the struggles they create.

We’ll meet individuals who have lived through these experiences: people who were raised by non-parental figures, those who have unconsciously repeated surrogate dynamics in their adult relationships, and experts who study how these attachments shape our emotional lives. Along the way, we’ll break down what makes these bonds so powerful, how they influence our love lives, and how we can reshape unhealthy patterns to build stronger, healthier relationships.

The goal of this book is not just to analyze, but to empower. By understanding the role of surrogate relationships in our lives, we can begin to take control of how they shape our future. If these pages bring up experiences that feel overwhelming or unresolved issues, support is available. Our ministry offers prayer and healing services for those seeking additional care. You are encouraged to reach out when you are ready.

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