Trust Restored After Church Hurt: A Trauma-Informed Path to Heal, Set Boundaries & Re-Engage Your Faith

Trust Restored After Church Hurt: A Trauma-Informed Path to Heal, Set Boundaries & Re-Engage Your Faith

When faith communities betray the very trust they promise to protect, the wound cuts deep. Trust Restored After Church Hurt offers a compassionate, research-based roadmap for anyone struggling to heal from spiritual abuse, church betrayal, or toxic religious environments.

Written from a trauma-informed perspective, this book guides you through the emotional, spiritual, and relational journey of rebuilding trust-in yourself, in healthy community, and in your connection with God. Whether you've experienced pastoral misconduct, leadership abuse, or spiritual manipulation, you'll discover how to heal without abandoning your faith or losing your identity.

Inside You'll Learn:

• How to recognize the hidden signs of spiritual abuse and toxic church culture
• The neuroscience of trust repair and emotional safety
• Steps to set healthy boundaries while maintaining compassion
• How to deconstruct harmful beliefs without losing your spiritual foundation
• Tools to rebuild self-trust, discernment, and inner peace
• How to re-enter faith communities with confidence and clarity
• Practical exercises for emotional healing, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal

Perfect For Readers Who:

• Have experienced church hurt, spiritual betrayal, or faith community trauma
• Are questioning how to re-engage faith safely
• Seek a faith-affirming recovery process grounded in psychology, boundaries, and grace
• Want to learn how to trust again-without blind faith or fear

This is more than a book about pain-it's a guide to restoring wholeness, boundaries, and purpose after faith has been fractured. You'll gain the insight and strength to heal at your own pace and rediscover a relationship with God and community that feels safe, authentic, and empowering.