When Enmeshment Trauma Becomes Spiritually Abusive

About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of enmeshment trauma and spiritual abuse, discussing its signs and impacts on individual identity and boundaries.

Episode 159 In today's episode, we explore the intersection of enmeshment trauma and spiritual abuse. If you're new to the concept, enmeshment trauma occurs in families that are too close to the point where individual boundaries and self-identity are compromised. This episode delves into the signs and impacts of enmeshment trauma, such as poor boundaries, lack of self-identity, feeling overly responsible for others and constant seeking of approval. I also discuss how these dynamics can ...

People in this episode

Host: Ann Yeong

Topics covered

• enmeshment trauma
• spiritual abuse
• family dynamics
• boundaries
• self-identity
• approval seeking

Keywords

• enmeshment
• trauma
• spirituality
• abuse
• boundaries
• self-identity
• approval

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