Spiritual Trauma-Induced Identity Confusion

A disconnection from one’s identity caused by spiritual abuse, authoritarian control, or chronic religious fear

• You don’t know who you are without your former belief system.

• You feel like your inner compass is broken.

• You struggle to rebuild a self-concept after spiritual harm.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Identity fragmentation can occur when a person loses their sense of core self.

• Persistent trauma symptoms often include hypervigilance, shame, and emotional numbing.

• Unresolved religious wounding can make it difficult to form healthy beliefs, relationships, or boundaries.