Comments on: When Religion Becomes Traumatic https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:34:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: 91 club app https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-52723 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:34:08 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-52723 This blog post really resonated with me. It’s heartbreaking to see how religion, which is intended to provide comfort and community, can sometimes lead to trauma instead. Your insights on how to navigate these complex feelings are incredibly valuable. Thank you for shedding light on such an important topic!

]]> By: Tiranga lottery https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-49348 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:38:23 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-49348 This post resonates deeply with my experiences. It’s heartbreaking to see how religion, which is meant to provide comfort and community, can sometimes lead to trauma and isolation. Thank you for shedding light on this important issue and encouraging open discussions about the complexities of faith and mental health.

]]> By: Deanna https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-45658 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:52:16 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-45658 Diane Langberg – an expert on the subject.

https://www.dianelangberg.com

]]> By: Aurealisa https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-42186 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:51:49 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-42186 What you feel is valid. Many people experience trauma due to toxic interpretations or practices of religion. Hopefully, there will be more safe spaces to discuss this.

]]> By: daman game https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-41406 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:25:54 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-41406 This post really resonated with me. It’s heartbreaking how something that should provide comfort and community can also lead to trauma. Thank you for shedding light on this important issue and highlighting the need for compassion and understanding.

]]> By: 101game https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-40886 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:12:18 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-40886 This post really resonated with me. It’s heartbreaking to see how something that should bring comfort and community can turn into trauma for so many. Thank you for shedding light on this often-overlooked issue. It’s crucial that we continue to talk about these experiences and support those who have been affected.

]]> By: 90 Club https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-39240 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:13:58 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-39240 Thank you for this insightful post. It’s so important to address the complexities of how religion can sometimes lead to trauma. I appreciate the compassion with which you approach this topic. It resonates deeply with my own experiences, and I believe it can help many others who feel isolated in their struggles.

]]> By: banjo Game app https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-34501 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:14:55 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-34501 Thank you for shedding light on such an important and often overlooked topic. Your insights on the intersection of religion and trauma resonate deeply, and it’s crucial to discuss how certain religious experiences can lead to CPTSD. I appreciate the resources you’ve provided for those seeking help and understanding. It’s empowering to know we’re not alone in navigating these complex emotions.

]]> By: Tom https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-33790 Tue, 06 May 2025 20:32:14 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-33790 Religion and Trauma can get even more complicated.

As a 14 year old in 1979, I went through some bullying and a violent sexual assault(I am male, the organizer of the attach was female). I ended up shutting down emotions, walling off memories. (PTSD, CPTSD) I am lucky in that I earned an MS in CS from Purdue Univ and did not go down the route of Alcohol, drugs etc.

In 1994, I started attending what seemed to be a benign non denominational bible church(fundamentalist). I got attached to a young lady, but started experiencing triggers, anxiety, etc. I had not really tried to date since one time in high school (1981). The young lady at the church started trying to put me on a guilt trip (gas lighting). This before CPTSD was widely understood. The BS religious dogma could have triggered a suicide. I sought out help from a more liberal church. I needed expert mental health help. The second liberal church talked to people at the first church and told me that I had a spiritual problem. I had not talked to anyone at the second church first hand about anything going through my mind. The second church did not really reach out to me directly.

In cases of things like CPTSD, most pastors, church counselors, etc just have no concept of what is going on.

The experience with the church and a failed relationship(good thing) just made it harder to confront, and process the emotions that I had bottled up.
They tried to discourage use of a new anti-depressant that was sold as Zoloft.

Most Evangelical/Fundamental Christian churches are a poor place for support for such issues.

The religious dogma gets in the way of being able to offer real help or refer to real help.

]]> By: YTMP3 https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/02/02/when-religion-becomes-traumatic/#comment-33671 Thu, 01 May 2025 13:35:42 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=246354#comment-33671 This post really resonated with me. It’s heartbreaking to see how something that is meant to bring comfort can instead lead to trauma. Thank you for shedding light on the often overlooked impact of religious experiences. It’s important to have these conversations for healing and understanding.

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