Internalized Religious Oppression / Self-hate

Accepting negative religious messages about oneself as true, leading to chronic self-criticism and low self-worth

• You believe you're inherently evil or broken because of your gender or sexuality.

• You criticize yourself for having doubts or questions.

• You avoid self-care because it feels selfish or sinful.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Deep self-hatred and low self-esteem may develop around identity and worth.

• Healthy boundaries can be hard to form due to conditioning around submission.