How do I Support Someone Who is Hurting From Religious Abuse?
Whether we are aware of it or not, we all more than likely know someone who has or is experiencing religious harm on one level or...
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Naomi Wright
- Aug 25
- 8 min
Feeling "triggered" can be debilitating. Here's why it happens and what you can do to help yourself.
I was struggling to handle my anger well. My husband would say something to me, that while not truly the same, felt too similar to things...
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Naomi Wright
- Jul 25
- 9 min
Denominations can be stress-inducing after religious trauma. What you need to know before you choose
The world of Christian denominations can be very confusing and messy for individuals at large, but particularly for those who have come...
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Naomi Wright
- Jul 8
- 8 min
Understanding Healthy Biblical Giving vs. Abusive Financial Exploitation
Giving is wonderfully purposeful practice from the Lord, but unfortunately it can be manipulatively twisted and taken out of context by...
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Naomi Wright
- Jun 13
- 9 min
Spiritual Abuse and Divorce: What Does the Bible Say to do?
Divorce is a heavy word that brings a lot of disappointment, questions, and pain. While it's not difficult to find solid, biblical...
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Naomi Wright
- May 27
- 9 min
Can "Righteous" Anger Justify Abusive Behavior? With Dr. Michael Ballard
My dad was a volatile man. No one knew what would set him off or when he would lose it, so we were always constantly on guard and alert...
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Naomi Wright
- May 12
- 8 min
Why Are There So Many Bible Translations? How To Choose One You Can Trust.
Have you ever wandered the Bible section of a bookstore and thought to yourself, “Why so many Bible translations?” Or maybe you have...
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Naomi Wright
- Apr 26
- 7 min
How to Read Your Bible Without Hearing Past Lies in Your Head
Everyone reads the Bible through their own lenses, whether it be their upbringing, experiences, interests, worldview, or perspectives....
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Naomi Wright
- Jan 17
- 5 min
Are you afraid to ask questions about your religious beliefs? Why you should and 5 steps to start.
Have you ever wanted to ask a question in your religious environment, but felt you couldn’t because you knew something would be at stake...
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Naomi Wright
- Dec 26, 2021
- 4 min
Sometimes the grief doesn't surface until after the jolly has quieted.
Christmas is over. Maybe you’re thinking, “I made it. I survived another holiday season fairly well intact.” You met every expectation of...
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