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Our mission is to ensure that all people struggling with the aftermath of religious trauma have somewhere to turn to in times of need.
Sadly, religious trauma causes many negative life altering effects. Most notably, it can lead to being disowned by one’s friends and family. Often, that may include any and all social contacts someone has had throughout their life. It can hinder reaching major mile stones, while also keeping one from finding their true selves. It can have a lasting affect on the ability to maintain happy and healthy relationships. Undoubtedly, it often causes serious and chronic medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addiction and even death. Religious trauma can also affect your education, employment opportunities. and financial stability. Above of all, it can impact your faith and desire to connect with a higher power.
We here at Rise Above Religious Trauma have first hand knowledge of the pain caused, but also the healing this kind of assistance can have on someone who is suffering. Something as small as a kind word, a point in the right direction, or just knowing that you are not alone, can have a tremendous and lasting effect. All people need to be treated with respect and accepted for who they are, regardless of their faith or sexual orientation . We all have something to offer this world! THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN….