Religious Trauma

Religious Trauma: When Love and Harm Become Confused

Sometimes control, fear, shame, or rejection are presented as love. You may have been told that something painful was for your own good, meant to protect you, or necessary for your salvation. That can make it hard to trust your own experience. You may know something hurt you while also believing the people involved cared about you. Both things can be true. Someone may believe they are acting out of love, and their actions can still cause harm. Love should never be used to excuse control, shame, fear, exclusion, or harm.

My Values: Religious Neutrality, Self-Determination, and Har

Religious Neutrality I will not push you toward religion or away from it. You get to decide what you believe and what role, if any, religion or spirituality will have in your life. Self-Determination You have the right to make your own choices about your beliefs, identity, relationships, and the kind of life you want to live. Harm Prevention Your well-being matters. My work includes helping you recognize harmful beliefs, practices, relationships, or systems and reduce the likelihood of further unnecessary harm.