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Scenario

When sacred spaces become sources of trauma

I was sexually assaulted at a religious retreat and now I can't enter a sanctuary without panic attacks but I miss God so much it hurts.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual violation creates a heartbreaking paradox where the very places meant for healing become impossible to inhabit.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Religion and gender — the contested terrain?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.