Shaking uncontrollably, nauseated, curled into a fetal position, waiting to hear my "sentence" from the elders of my church¿For those who have experienced abuse at the hands of those who represent the divine, such a scene is all-too-familiar. But traumatic wounds suffered in a place that should represent safety, security, and comfort can be some of the most confusing wounds of all. Therapist Connie Baker knows better than most what it's like to suffer-and survive-religious abuse. With authenticity, openness, and careful consideration of many different faith traditions, she provides a path to hope and healing.