Kristen NeighbargerMany of us learned the language of church before we learned the language of healthy relationships. Discover how understanding spiritual abuse and religious trauma can help us tell the truth about our experiences and begin healing.
Kristen NeighbargerMany people confuse deconstruction with destruction, but they're not the same thing. Through a childhood lesson in the kitchen and a reflection on faith, church hurt, and belonging, this article explores why asking hard questions.
Kristen NeighbargerWhen church hurt leaves you feeling spiritually homeless, the question isn't whether you can go back—it's whether you should. A reflection on spiritual abuse, the wilderness, and learning to trust God's provision while you wait for clarity.
Kristen NeighbargerChurch hurt carries a grief few people recognize. Exploring disenfranchised grief, Jesus in Gethsemane, and healing after betrayal.