Spiritual Abuse

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After we broke up, I heard my ex-partner was spreading rumors about me to members of our religious community. He implied that I left him for another man, said that I hung out with a very rough crowd and that I was endangering our children’s religious education. I feel ashamed and like no one will believe my version of the story. Sure enough, the leader of my community is pushing me to go to therapy and get back together with my ex.

What should I do?

  • I agree to go to couples therapy in order to regain my community’s acceptance and restore my reputation.

  • I decide to leave my community and build myself a new spiritual circle.

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