“The same inputs, variables, and effectors that form the classic profile of an adult child of trauma also apply to those who become Christians.”
The image below illustrates the path a child who was abused will most often follow into adulthood.
The image also demonstrates how the abused individual becomes trapped in an ongoing cycle, which becomes a downward spiral into worsening conditions.
Most broken Christians (a term I coined to describe adults who are still suffering from childhood abuse and trauma), unfortunately, are just as trapped as non-Christians. The same inputs, variables, and effectors that form the classic profile of an adult child of trauma also apply to those who become Christians.
Having been a pastor for many years and deeply involved in Christian ministry for most of my life keeps me well informed of the opinion of many Christians, suggesting that once a person becomes a Christian, those past issues no longer affect them – I wish that were true.
The purpose and scope of this article is not to defend or further examine my belief regarding the truth of my claims regarding Christian adult children of trauma. To learn more about this subject, I invite you to read the many articles here on FindTruePeace.com
