Abuse of power. The most important lesson I've learned.... This illustration came from Rob Ketterling (btw - River Valley was a wonderful church for us - I just was triggered by church in general and couldn't try again). Rob and Becca were kind to us, as were all the people at RVC. STEEL THERMOSES = people in positions of authority, power, platform, money. Examples: parents, pastors, bosses, mentors, doctors, police, Supreme court justices, nurses, etc. PORCELAIN MUGS = people who are relying on