Today we continue to explore the unique psychological impact of spiritual abuse, specifically through the lens of betrayal trauma. This form of injury occurs when a person’s source of safety and community is also the source of their harm, leading the nervous system to suppress the danger as a survival mechanism. Because the abuse is often justified using religious language or divine authority, the damage extends beyond social circles to distort an individual's identity and faith. Recovery often involves a delayed emotional processing where symptoms intensify after leaving the environment, as the body finally feels secure enough to release suppressed grief and anger. Ultimately, the source frames  ...