BEYOND the HIDDEN BARRIERS of RELIGIOUS TRAUMA

Hi. I'm Debra. I'm so glad you're here.

As a woman of faith, I know how confusing and painful it can feel when your spiritual life seems to be doing more harm than good. For years, I tried harder, prayed more, and blamed myself—until I finally realized: it wasn’t me. It was the messages.

This quiz is a gentle first step into what I call the hidden barriers—those lingering beliefs and emotional wounds that form when faith is twisted by fear, pressure, and control. I want to invite you to explore, without shame or judgment, what might be going on beneath the surface.

Take a breath. You don’t have to fix anything today. Just take the next brave, beautiful step.

Is it just me… or was something about my faith experience not quite right?”

You’re not alone. And you’re not imagining things. Religious trauma isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it looks like anxiety around God. Or a constant fear of getting it wrong. Or a deep, hidden shame you just can’t shake.

But there’s a way through. And it starts with understanding what’s actually going on inside you.

This quiz will help you uncover how past religious experiences may be quietly affecting your relationship with yourself, with God, and with others, so you can begin healing and moving forward with truth, gentleness, and hope.

Take the free quiz and discover:

  • Whether your spiritual past may have left unseen emotional scars
  • Which of the three healing paths is best for you right now
  • What your heart might be longing for beneath all the pressure to “just have more faith”
  • A free bonus audio gift: The Three Power Centers – gently guide your first steps toward healing
  • Immediate access to your personalized healing blueprint & next steps

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From Silent Shame to Soul-Deep Healing

For a long time, I did all the things I thought I was supposed to do. I was the good girl who volunteered for everything, always smiling, always trying to be enough. But inside? I was silently drowning.

I felt disconnected from my own voice… ashamed of my questions… and terrified that if I stopped performing, I’d be abandoned—not just by people, but by God Himself.

I didn’t have the language for it at the time, but I was experiencing religious trauma.

And when I finally named it? The dam broke. All the pressure, guilt, fear, and spiritual confusion came rushing out—and in its place, I started to find something I’d almost forgotten was possible: peace.

I created this quiz because I know what it’s like to wonder, “Is it just me?” I promise—it’s not.

There’s a tender, true, and faithful way forward. It begins with simply uncovering the hidden barriers keeping you stuck.

You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. Let’s begin, together.

What Other Women Are Saying:

💬 Kristina T.

“I didn’t realize how much of my ‘faith anxiety’ came from messages I was taught to never question. This quiz was the beginning of me understanding that I wasn’t broken—I was burdened by things that were never mine to carry. I finally felt seen.”

💬 Tekyia R.

“I cried through the whole thing—in a good way. For the first time, I had language for what I’d been feeling for years. This quiz gently opened a door I didn’t know existed. And on the other side? Was hope.”

💬 Simone F.

“It was just a 5-minute quiz, but it felt like someone had been reading my journal. I’ve taken other spiritual assessments, but this was the first one that told the truth—my truth. After just the quiz and the first gift audio, I already felt something shifting in me. It was so validating.”

Is This Quiz Really For Me?

If YOU’VE EVER:

  • Felt afraid of God’s punishment—even when you’re doing your best

  • Been told you were “rebellious” or “not submissive enough”

  • Tried to be perfect, but still felt like you were never quite enough

  • Felt exhausted, confused, or anxious around your spiritual life

  • Been praised for your faith while secretly feeling numb, ashamed, or unseen
  • Been afraid to set boundaries because it felt “un-Christian” or selfish
  • Silenced your questions to keep the peace—or avoid being labeled “difficult”
  • Carried guilt for leaving a church, a leader, or a teaching that felt harmful
  • Thought “Maybe I’m just too sensitive” when something didn’t sit right in your spirit
  • Felt pressure to “forgive and forget” without ever being allowed to feel or process the hurt
  • Struggled with deep loneliness in your faith—like everyone else got the memo except you
  • Found yourself repeating toxic patterns in relationships because you were taught to endure instead of speak up
  • Felt like your worth was tied to how much you served, submitted, sacrificed, or stayed silent

…then yes. This quiz is a safe and gentle place to start.  

What Happens After I Take The Quiz?

The moment you finish, you’ll receive a personalized results report—crafted with care and rooted in truth.

INSIDE, YOU’LL FIND:

  • A clear explanation of where you are in your healing journey, based on your responses
  • A recommended next step from one of three gentle healing paths—Essentials, Growth, or Deep Dive
  • A beautiful bonus gift: The Three Power Centers — a calming 3-part audio series to begin reconnecting with yourself, with God, and with others
  • A heartfelt invitation into the Beyond The Hidden Barriers Of Relgious Trauma Circle, where your full healing blueprint is waiting and you’re no longer alone on this journey

All of this is yours—completely free to begin.
No pressure. No strings. Just a gentle, grace-filled next step.

You Don’t Have To Figure It All Out Today.

But you can take one small, kind step.

And this quiz?

It’s not a test. It’s a MIRROR—one that reflects your heart, your history, and the beautiful possibility of healing.

You’ll know more about what’s been happening inside you in just a few minutes… and you’ll finally have words for what your soul already knows.

Take The Quiz Now

Copyright 2025 Debra Shafer – 🌱 Seed of Potential – A Benevolent Organization