Shunning Fatigue

Emotional exhaustion from being excluded or rejected by a religious community

• You’re tired of being the “outsider” or “black sheep.”

• You’ve lost close relationships just for asking hard questions.

• You dread holidays because you feel left out by your old church or family.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Social isolation and loneliness often result from disconnection.

• The risk of depression or suicidal ideation can increase.

• Identity destabilization commonly follows the loss of group belonging.