Love is Patient
In the film Hard Truths (written and directed by Mike Leigh), the main character yells at strangers — Pansy is angry at the world. But her sister Chantelle sees the sadness behind the rage, offering Pansy the unconditional love we all need: “I don’t understand you,” says Chantelle, “but I love you.” Bleecker Street Media
Spiritual Harm
Shame-Sex Attraction, edited by Lucas F. W. Wilson, is a difficult, necessary collection of stories from survivors of anti-gay conversion therapy. In essays such as “Deliver Us From Evil” and “Exodus of Shame,” a diverse group of contributors explore the “spiritual harm” caused by conversion therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Safe Sacred Spaces
In Comfort in the Ashes, Bible scholar Michelle K. Keener uses the book of Job to explore both healthy and unhealthy ways to interact with trauma survivors. Written with faith leaders in mind, Keener offers practical tools for creating trauma-informed faith spaces. IVP Academic
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