Healing the Ravaged Soul

"Why does God hate me?" "How can I believe in a God who has allowed my suffering?" These are just two of the difficult spiritual questions that survivors of child sexual abuse struggle with. In addition, survivors often have mixed feelings about the church because of perceived judgment and indifference, their own shame, or their discomfort with certain aspects of worship. Of the many aftereffects of sexual abuse, spiritual wounds are the least talked about, yet they are central to adult survivors who seek to heal and find faith and meaning in their lives. With grace and gentleness, this book seeks to answer survivors' spiritual questions and address some of the common misconceptions that often develop when young victims attempt to understand what has happened to them. It explores the origins of their spiritual issues with clear psychological insights and guides survivors on a spiritual journey toward healing, wholeness, and a deeper relationship with God.

Author: Sue Magrath
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 02/15/2016
Pages: 172
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9781498225335

About the Author
Sue Magrath is a spiritual director and licensed mental health counselor. She is an alumnus of the Upper Room Academy for Spiritual Formation's two-year program and leads retreats that address the integration of psychology and spirituality.