If you've experienced religious trauma, you're not alone.Religious trauma is something that happens far more often than most people realize.In When Religion Hurts You, Dr. Laura Anderson takes an honest look at a side of religion that few like to talk about. Drawing from her own life and therapy practice, she helps readers understand ● what religious trauma is and isn't● how high-control churches can be harmful and abusive● how elements of fundamentalist church life cause psychological, relational, physical, and spiritual damage● the growing phenomenon of religious trauma and spiritual abuse● how to embark on a journey of living as healing individuals and to find a new foundation to stand onRecognizing that healing from trauma is a lifelong rather than a linear process, Dr. Anderson offers markers of spiritual healing for those coming out of painful religious experiences and hope for finding wholeness after religious trauma."Anderson strikes a smart, balanced tone. An exemplary guide to an understudied issue."--Publishers Weekly"An exposé of the dangers of high-control religions that makes it easier to recognize and resist religious abuse."--Foreword Reviews