Hiding from the Trauma of Spiritual Abuse, with Tanyka Abbott, LCSW, Part 1

My guest this week, Tanyka Abbott, LCSW, bravely shares how years of sexual and spiritual abuse drove her into hiding. After being date raped twice by a pastor, she carried the shame that never belonged to her. Those who violated her were relieved to let her hold the weight of their wrongdoing, and Tanyka convinced herself that staying silent was the only way to stay safe.

In this episode, she begins opening the door to her story, revealing how secrecy shaped her life, how shame distorted her identity, and how the long road toward healing is unfolding. Her honesty is both heartbreaking and deeply hopeful, and I pray her voice brings clarity and courage to those who have suffered in similar ways.

Connect with Tanyka: https://tanykaabbott.com/

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