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Religious Trauma: Understanding Its Impact and How Therapy Can Help

Religion can provide comfort, meaning, and a sense of belonging. For many, it’s a source of hope during life’s most difficult moments. But for others, religion has been a source of fear, shame, or deep emotional pain. If you’ve been wounded by a religious upbringing or spiritual environment, you may be dealing with something called religious trauma.