Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli, Dr. Jamie Marich
154: Religious Abuse, Addiction and the LGBTQ+ Community With Dr. Jamie Marich
154: Religious Abuse, Addiction and the LGBTQ+ Community With Dr. Jamie Marich
154: Religious Abuse, Addiction and the LGBTQ+ Community With Dr. Jamie Marich
Wednesday 13th October 2021
Veronica Valli and Dr. Jamie Marich discuss religious abuse's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and offer support for healing on 'Soberful'.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Religious Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community with Dr. Jamie Marich
Whenever I talk about spiritual abuse, religious abuse, religious trauma, I always feel I have to state, this is never about bashing on any one religion...that so many of these themes of spiritual trauma, spiritual wounding, are ubiquitous.
Religious abuse can leave deep scars, especially for those in the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode of 'Soberful', Veronica Valli sits down with Dr. Jamie Marich to shed light on this often-overlooked issue. Growing up in a devout household, Dr. Marich shares her personal journey through religiously charged trauma and its lasting impact. This conversation dives into the universal nature of spiritual trauma, emphasizing that it's not confined to any one religion or community.
Navigating the challenges of coming out in conservative environments, Dr. Marich and Veronica discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in therapy. They stress the need for visibility within both the recovery and LGBTQ+ communities, advocating for more open conversations about these intertwined struggles. As Dr. Marich poignantly notes, "Until people know there are more of us around them, this misunderstanding, this fear is going to continue to dominate".
The episode offers valuable resources and support for those healing from religious trauma and addiction. It’s a heartfelt dialogue that underscores the power of sharing personal stories and fostering a community of acceptance and understanding. If you're looking for insights into the complex relationship between religious abuse and addiction, especially within the LGBTQ+ context, this episode is a must-listen.