Religious Trauma is Trauma

Submitted by Andrew Pledger

Hello, my name is Andrew Pledger, and this is my story of religious trauma. My story is long and complex which is why I’ve been working on a book. This entry will leave out many details and cover the general overview of my experiences, and help people understand how I got here.

Restoration Counseling says, “Religious trauma is similar in symptoms to Complex-PTSD. Symptoms of RT include:

• Negative beliefs about others
• Low self-esteem
• Struggle with emotional…