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The Sanctuary May Still Be Your Home. But Is It Still Your Safe Space? You don't have to leave the building for the heart to feel homeless. For many of us, the church is our heartbeat-the site of our resistance, the place where our grandmothers prayed us through, and where we first learned our lives mattered to God. But what happens when the place meant to shield you becomes the source of your deepest wounds? What do you do when the pews feel like a cage, and the ""Strong Black Woman"" mantle feels like a weight that is crushing your spirit? Whether you are still sitting in the sanctuary trying to find your breath or you have walked away to save your soul, your pain is not a sign of weak faith-it is the evidence of a wounded spirit. In Church Hurt Is Real: A Gentle Witness Toward Healing, Wholeness, and Faith That Still Breathes, Patrice L. Lewis breaks the silence on spiritual harm and the complex layers of betrayal that often go unnamed in our community. This isn't a book about exits; it's a manual for reclaiming your narrative, establishing your safety, and finding your way back to a God who doesn't require you to disappear. Why This Book is Your Gentle Witness: Church hurt doesn't just change your Sunday routine; it changes how you see God, how you trust others, and how you care for yourself. This guide offers a path to wholeness for the woman who is tired of ""performing"" and ready to be healed. Inside, you will discover: The Silent Fracture: Recognizing the signs of spiritual harm even when you are still ""active"" in ministry or leading in the church. The ""Strong Black Woman"" Trap: Untangling the cultural and spiritual myths that expect you to absorb abuse in silence and call it ""strength."" How the Body Remembers: Understanding why your heart races when you pull into the parking lot-and how to find your way back to internal peace. The Weaponization of Scripture: Learning to distinguish between the life-giving Word and the tools of manipulation used to keep you small. A Portable Faith: Cultivating an intimate, unshakeable connection to the Divine that exists beyond institutional approval. Stop wondering if you're ""too sensitive"" or ""spiritually immature."" Your story matters, and your healing is non-negotiable. Whether you are still in the choir, standing at the door, or have been outside for years, this book is your permission to breathe again. Reclaim your spirit. Validate your pain. A faith that still breathes starts here.

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