What Is Abuse and How Does It Affect the Soul? | Healing Through God's Truth and Love
What Is Abuse?
Abuse is a profound violation of trust.
It doesn’t always leave visible scars, but it wounds the soul.
It can be emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, or verbal.
It may happen in childhood, in adult relationships, or even in religious contexts.
What makes abuse so devastating isn’t just what was done—it’s what we begin to believe about ourselves because of it.
How Abuse Affects the Mind, Heart, and Soul
Abuse damages three key areas of our humanity: our thinking, emotions, and will.
Distorted thoughts: Survivors often carry lies like “It was my fault,” “I’m worthless,” or “If people knew my story, they wouldn’t love me.”
Wounded emotions: Fear, shame, anxiety, and guilt often take root. Joy feels impossible. Peace feels distant.
Paralyzed will: Dreams fade. Decisions feel overwhelming. Hope feels like a risk not worth taking.
These distortions affect not only how we see ourselves—but also how we see others… and God.
Where Is God in the Middle of Abuse?
This is one of the hardest—and most important—questions.
Where was God when it happened?
The Bible never hides from pain. It reveals a God who sees, hears, and acts. Jesus wept with the hurting, defended the vulnerable, and chose to suffer on a cross to redeem broken people.
God was not the author of your abuse. But He can be the Author of your healing.
Can You Heal After Abuse?
Yes.
Healing is possible.
But it doesn’t come from ignoring the past or pretending it didn’t hurt.
Healing begins when we face the truth with grace.
When we let go of guilt that was never ours.
When we allow the light of God to reach the darkest parts of our story.
Healing is a journey. There are no quick fixes—but there is a faithful God, a safe community, and tools that can guide you toward restoration.
What Can I Do Today?
Acknowledge what happened.
What you experienced was abuse. It was not your fault. Your story matters.Seek support.
You are not meant to heal alone. God uses people, resources, and safe spaces to walk with us.Take a step toward healing.
At KnowingMe.ca, you’ll find a course created with survivors in mind:
👉 Finding Light in the Darkness: Restoration and Hope From Abuse
It’s a guided journey toward freedom, with biblical wisdom, professional insight, and real compassion.
Final Words: You Are Not Alone
If you’re reading this and feel like part of you is still broken, please know:
You are not alone. You are not beyond repair. You are not too late.
Jesus is still the Healer of broken hearts.
Restoration is real.
And God can take the most painful chapters of your life and turn them into a testimony of hope.
Ready to begin your healing journey?
👉 Visit KnowingMe.ca to explore a Christ-centered path to healing and freedom.
