Posted on June 28, 2022
by Janna
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I won’t apologize for calling it what it is. Because it’s abusive to pick and choose which scriptures prevail and which ones get conveniently swept under the rug. Which ones are to be interpreted literally and which ones, under no circumstances, aren’t. It’s abusive… Continue Reading “It’s Spiritual Abuse”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advocacy & Education, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: brainwashing, coercive control, domestic abuse, evangelical Christianity, organized religion, spiritual abuse, the patriarchy
Posted on March 27, 2022
by Janna
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Sundays are bittersweet. While I’ve found my peace and carve the day my way now, usually at home, which is my absolute favorite place I remember what it was like before, when I woke up, brainwashed, and just did what was expected of me,… Continue Reading “A Note About Spiritual Abuse”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: abuse survivors, church, church abuse, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, gaslighting, healing, manipulation, narcissistic abuse, organized religion, spiritual abuse, starting over after abuse, survivor