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Bruised by Belief: From the Wounds of High-Control Christianity to a Faith that Restores
Bruised by Belief is for anyone who still longs for God after being hurt by religious control. Many high-control Christian systems can create emotional, spiritual, and psychological harm—and this is not a sign of weak faith.
Drawing on her experience as a clinical counselor, Anu Matara helps readers understand how sincere devotion can be misused by systems that demand obedience at the expense of individuality and genuine connection. Rather than dismissing your struggle as doubt or rebellion, this book shows how these environments can shape your sense of self, belonging, and relationship with God, often leaving deep wounds long before you even recognize the harm.
Bruised by Belief explores these four key
Recognizing control for what it is
Understanding the losses people carry in environments that demand too much
Naming the impact of spiritual pressure and coercion
Rebuilding faith and community with freedom, honesty, and emotional safety
Practical, compassionate, and clear, this book helps readers identify harmful dynamics, set healthier boundaries, and separate God from the systems that misrepresented him. It offers guidance for making sense of past harm and moving forward with confidence, hope, and renewed spiritual freedom.
Drawing on her experience as a clinical counselor, Anu Matara helps readers understand how sincere devotion can be misused by systems that demand obedience at the expense of individuality and genuine connection. Rather than dismissing your struggle as doubt or rebellion, this book shows how these environments can shape your sense of self, belonging, and relationship with God, often leaving deep wounds long before you even recognize the harm.
Bruised by Belief explores these four key
Recognizing control for what it is
Understanding the losses people carry in environments that demand too much
Naming the impact of spiritual pressure and coercion
Rebuilding faith and community with freedom, honesty, and emotional safety
Practical, compassionate, and clear, this book helps readers identify harmful dynamics, set healthier boundaries, and separate God from the systems that misrepresented him. It offers guidance for making sense of past harm and moving forward with confidence, hope, and renewed spiritual freedom.
207 pages, Hardcover
Published December 31, 2025
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