In this episode of Relational Trauma SOS, Jeni Brockbank invites listeners to explore what it means to cultivate an authentic and healing relationship with God.

For many survivors, rigid structures and formulas around spirituality can feel unsafe. Instead of checklists, this conversation leans into gentleness, curiosity, and freedom — encouraging a connection with the Divine that is safe, meaningful, and deeply personal.

Along the way, Jeni shares flexible pathways for spiritual connection such as prayer, music, movement, creativity, journaling, and sacred spaces. She also reads a powerful and vulnerable poem, “Shells” by Susan, which beautifully captures the longing, breaking, and tender rebuilding of relationship with God.

This episode is an invitation: not to do spirituality the “right way,” but to discover relationship with God that feels real, honest, and sustaining.

TS-12 Anon Meetings – the first trauma-sensitive 12-step program for survivors of relational harm: ts12anon.org

TS-12 Anon Book – available on Amazon: Purchase here (affiliate link)

️ HER Wings Unfold – nonprofit offering resources, advocacy, Newsletter and healing support: herwingsunfold.org

Donate to Support Survivors – help women attend retreats and access healing: herwingsunfold.org/donate

Why rigid spiritual structures can feel unsafe for trauma survivors

The beauty of flexibility and choice in reconnecting with God

A “buffet” of ways to connect spiritually from Step 11 of TS-12 Anon— from prayer to music to movement

Susan’s moving poem “Shells” and how God sometimes speaks through silence and nature

A closing reflection on the longing and beauty of authentic spiritual connection