A gentle reflection on healing faith, navigating religious trauma, and living with AuDHD in the presence of the real Jesus.
When faith has been used to wound, it can feel impossible to believe again — yet the real Jesus meets us right there, where the hurt still lives.
Some wounds run deep — especially when they’re wrapped in the language of faith. For many of us, untangling our relationship with God after religious trauma can feel overwhelming. And if you’re also navigating life with AuDHD, the journey can be both uniquely challenging and uniquely resilient.
This week’s Monday Whispers is a space to talk honestly about letting go of harmful patterns, reclaiming safe spiritual practices, and discovering that the real Jesus never manipulates or abandons. I share a piece of my own story — how I set aside the Bible that once felt like a lifeline, not to reject God, but to make space for healing and creative reconnection with Him.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your story belongs in the presence of God after church hurt, I hope you’ll join me for this gentle reflection.
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Read the original post here: Healing Faith: A Journey Beyond Religious Trauma
With Love,
Raya
The Gentle Rise 