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Religious abuse /Narcissistic personality disorder.

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icecool
icecool

I wrote about this a few weeks ago but I am still not receiving any support whatsoever from the Church and wondered if anyone else had suffered this type of abuse and if so how did they cope with it?

Only this afternoon another priest told me to out it all behind me and not to discuss it!!!

Thanks

 

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  • mac58
    mac58 icecool

    Posted

    Well, this sounds interesting, but as I missed your original post I am in the dark.

    Please can you explain a little more?

    • icecool
      icecool mac58

      Posted

      Thanks for your replies.

      ?Macc I was told by a priest since removed from th parish by the bishop that I was a time waster because I had rung for spiritual support  facing a possible diagnosis of cancer. The fear was a rational one. When I said God as I was taken aback by his callous remarks he called me a blasphemer.. I reported the matter to the Bishop as I was concerned that should this priest say the same to someone more vulnerable than myself at that time that the person may commit suicide.

      ?The cancer was  ruled out following an MRI scan a few days later  .

       

    • icecool
      icecool mac58

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I did reply but for some reason it has gone for moderation!!!

       

  • michelle40250
    michelle40250 icecool

    Posted

    I have not read your original post but I too have been subjected to religious abuse at my previous church. I am to start therapy sessions in a few weeks to help stabilise my moods then follow on from there I think. Speak with your doctor to get you referred to a councillor or therapist.
    • icecool
      icecool michelle40250

      Posted

      Hi Thanks for your reply. I replied but gone for moderation I do not know why!!
  • Aspinan
    Aspinan icecool

    Posted

    Hi Icecool, you should go to the police if they dismiss you again, that should do the trick. 
    • icecool
      icecool Aspinan

      Posted

      Hi Aspinan

      Thanks.

      I reportedhim to the Police they said that it is serious as religious abuse, spiritual abuse can lead to trauma and suicide.

       

    • icecool
      icecool Aspinan

      Posted

      I agree.

      The Police take these things seriously.  xx

  • borderriever
    borderriever icecool

    Posted

    Icecool

    Yes some Churches, Priests and Practitioners can be a problem, however I understand your original Priest will return soon and you may be able to gain Spirit Support more to your liking then.

    Generally it may be a good idea to change your Church and go to a different church in your area. Some Priests if Christian can have problems relating to their Flock so your GP may be a better option and your Practice will advise you if the need to report the Priest comes about

    Let us know how you get on

    BOB

  • mac58
    mac58 icecool

    Posted

    Zip Zap Zop

    Rogue priests, Nuns who bury 500 babies and children in a mass unmarked grave.......

    No wonder churches are empty.

    I think you should report the priest to his Bishop.

    • icecool
      icecool mac58

      Posted

      Hi Mac

      ​I saw the article on the nuns burying all those children. I felt ill.

      ​Still do - thanks to that Priest who I did write to the Bishop about. Guess what nil done. Another gagging job. Priest removed from Parish to another but no apology nothing just pressured into silence and told to forgive him as that is what God would want me to do.

      Also told today that others are worse off than me.

      ​Told  to think of my soul instead of dwelling on physical ailments!!

      and I should not seek counselling as it is not mentioned in the gospel but it is a lot of psychobabble from US to make money. I questioned the priest saying that if that is the case why do hospitals such as xxx xxxxx xxxxxxx  employ counsellors , send nurses and drs on counselling skills courses t in order to help the gravely ill and dying etc.

      ​I am sorry to burden people on here with all this but I did not know which way to turn. I feel as though my world has been turned upside down and had to ring a crisis line. Thank you to all who have supported me thru this time.

    • mac58
      mac58 icecool

      Posted

      It is not a burden. It is our pleasure to try to help, because we also receive help.

      Jesus said, 'Love one another as I have loved you.'

      I can't think of any time He said, 'Ignore the sick and deny them aid.'

      Can you?

    • icecool
      icecool mac58

      Posted

      Thanks mac. Very well put.

      I will remeber the words u have quoted and feed them back to that rogue priest.

      ​Many thanks

  • mac58
    mac58 icecool

    Posted

    Oh, and possibly there ARE people worse off than you, but that is hardly the point, is it?

    How does that help someone in distress, from whatever cause? It's akin to being told to pull yourself together.

    If we could pull ourselves together, we would not be reaching out for help.

    • icecool
      icecool mac58

      Posted

      I agree. When I heard what the priest said I took it in without question but knew that his words did not give me peace of mind.

      I read afterwards that priests misquote the Gospel and that is also termed as spiritual abuse.

      I reckon he tried to deter me from counselling because he did not wish me to expose the abuse I have suffered.

      I feel very let down by the Church.

       

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