Sharing my insights and experiences as a survivor of sexual and spiritual abuse.
One inspiring and enlightening blog post at a time.
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The author reflects on their critical view of the Christian church shaped by past abuses and rejection due to their sexuality. Over time, their stance softened, recognizing that the church’s flaws stem from humans rather than God. Emphasizing the teachings of Jesus, the author seeks to embody love, compassion, and…
● Latest Articles
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The root of the problem
After enduring ongoing trauma triggered by work challenges, financial instability, and separation from my husband, I found myself entrenched in grief and unhealthy coping mechanisms.…
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The harm we perpetuate
I was sexually abused when I was 13-years old. While the abuse lasted a fairly short period of time, several hours at most, the effects…
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The hard work of healing
I would never want anyone reading this blog to believe that I think I am holier-than-thou, or do not understand how painful, dark and convoluted…
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Free yourself
For many survivors of sexual abuse, forgiveness can be a difficult part of the healing journey, I know it was for me. I was indoctrinated…
● About Me
I’m Peter, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a survivor of sexual and spiritual abuse who has dedicated his life to sharing my lived experiences of moving from victim to survivor, and educating on the harms of abuse over the course of a lifetime
I share my experiences and insights to inspire others, whether they be victims of sexual and/or spiritual abuse struggling to cope and work through the trauma, or organizations facing sexual and/or spiritual abuse allegations and seeking to better understand the impacts for victims.
Refined by Abuse 