Recovering a sense of self worth after spiritual trauma
I am 25, and I left the church about 4 years ago. After a lifetime in evangelical Christianity, I am left with an inherent sense of worthlessness and shame, where everyday I am trying to outrun the "truth" that I am worthless and not good enough and have nothing to offer the world.
While logically I know that "truth" probably isn't true, it is such a strong and integrated belief in my heart, mind, and body. I'm sick of it and the way it's stealing joy and fullness and life and dreams and hobbies from me, and I am so ready to heal and build a new life - with a strong sense of self, self belief, clarity on my values and dreams, and actually be able to engage in the things I want to do.
However, I'm a bit stuck on how to get there. I'm seeing a therapist, but the progress is slow going, and I'm not sure she's super well versed in spiritual trauma.
I would love to hear stories from other folks on how you built a sense of self worth after spiritual trauma and what you felt you needed in that process to heal.
And if you have any recommendations on resources (books, podcast, group therapy, certain activities, literally anything) you used to do so, I'd love to hear about them!