06 | Why Most Christian Women Avoid Unraveling Religious Trauma (And Why You Should Start)

HEALING PILLAR #1 OF A 3-PART SERIES

"Oh, but I wouldn't call it that. It wasn't that bad. I don't want to be dramatic." Sound familiar?   Even when you're describing feeling anxious around God, exhausted from trying to be "good enough," or confused about why your faith feels so heavy—something in you immediately pulls back from the words "religious trauma."   In this first episode of our three-part healing pillars series, Debra shares why most Christian women will do almost anything to avoid looking at religious trauma, even when it's sitting right there in plain sight, quietly shaping every prayer and every step toward God. Through vulnerable storytelling about facing her own part in the harm, you'll discover why this work feels so frightening—and why it's actually the beginning of coming home.   This is Healing Pillar #1: Unravel the Trauma—the gentle journey through four powerful milestones that can take you from feeling invisible and not enough to standing completely free.   In this episode, you'll discover: → Why gently unraveling what happened isn't rebellion against your faith—it's the path back to God → The four healing milestones that guide you from trauma to freedom → How to move from "I'm invisible" to "My soul is seen through glimpses of grace" → Why your survival patterns weren't character flaws—they were brilliant adaptations → How to separate God from those who misrepresented Him   The four milestones you'll explore:  • Milestone 1: From "I'm Invisible" → "I'm Seen" (Individual Inspiration) • Milestone 2: From "I'm Not Enough" → "I'm Enough" (True Motivation) • Milestone 3: From "I'm Bad" → "I'm Surviving Wisely" (Awareness) • Milestone 4: From "I'm Not Safe" → "I'm Free" (Standing Free)   Action Step: Notice where you might be avoiding looking at something because it feels "too dramatic" to name. What if your sensitivity is actually picking up on something real?   Healing Truth: This isn't about throwing away your faith. It's about clearing away everything that's been blocking your view of who God really is and who you really are.   🎧 Ready to go deeper? → Take the free quiz at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com to discover your personalized healing path and get a bonus 3-part audio series → Grab your copy of He Is Enough at HeIsEnoughBook.com — your redemptive memoir and healing guide plus audiobook, mini-course, weekly reading circles, and support community for just $17 → Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com — experience all three healing pillars in a six-month guided journey to unravel the trauma, instill the truth, and create a new story   Have questions or want to connect? Email Debra at [e-mail]   Coming Up Next: Healing Pillar #2 - "Instill the Truth: Why God's Real Voice Sounds Nothing Like Religious Trauma." Learn how to distinguish between God's gentle conviction and the harsh voices of spiritual shame.   Listener Love: If this episode helped you realize you're not invisible to God, would you share it with someone who needs this gentle truth? And a quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women find their way to this healing space.   This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration—designed for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, true connection with God, and the freedom to ask honest questions without fear.