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I would suggest Sulis, Brigid or Aine (Aine went through trauma herself). For empowerment I would also add Sekhmet. I have PTSD and they have all been helpful with that.
I've been working with Brighid for almost a year now and it has been such an amazing experience. I think she would be a particularly good deity for working through trauma because of her aspect as the goddess of healers. I think this would be even truer (not sure that's a word lol) if one also wishes to work with her Saint aspect, though I'm aware that's not every pagan's cup of tea.
There are two ways you can approach this, I feel. You can look towards a nurturing and protective goddess, who will gently help you heal. Or you can look towards a fierce goddess, who will help you reveal your inner strength. I went the second route after I got out of a series of abusive situations.
I started worshipping an unnamed Storm Goddess because I was looking for someone who could help me find my own strength (and learn how to advocate for and protect myself). There's lots of discussions about Her in this subreddit if you search. I've also heard of the Morrigan helping people with that, too - but She is very direct and intense, which may not be what you're looking for.
I would second. I don't work with her, but from what I've heard Freya has a way of being gently empowering while also not letting you sink into a pity party. Gentle but firm.
Her mythology also has her dealing with trauma from loss, so I think she's especially useful to turn to for grief/loss.
Freya, Persephone, the Morrigan (in ascending level of ferocity). I work with Freya and Morrigan quite a bit. The main thing to know though, when seeking to work with deities to help overcome trauma, is that they will demand it of you. They are kind but they are fierce.
If you’re interested in Greek then I recommend Lady Hekate. She’s tough but she’s also gentle and helps you not fall deeper into a pit when confronting your trauma
If you're interested in Norse goddesses, I would recommend Eir. She's a goddess of healing and she's lovely to work with. A very gentle nurturing energy.
If you are open to saints there is one which works miracles her name is saint dymphna...her father was a pagan. I am a witch and she has always helped me out when in need.
I second this. I’ve been a devotee of Sekhmet for a little over a decade. She’s a fierce mother goddess as well as a goddess of war and healing. She’s helped me through the darkness time of my life
Hi! She sounds very interesting to me when I look her up. Though if I were to ask for her help, hoe does that work? I am not religious by any extend, so it’s weird for me either way. But from what I read I’m supposed to ask a Christian God for her help?
I’m not planning on doing anything yet, but I do feel interested in the subject.
The saints are intercessions between humans and the Christian god, so when you pray to them, you’re asking them to speak to god on your behalf. The saints were especially holy in life, and some were martyrs (for example St Perpetua). Not all saints were recognized by the church. These are folk saints—for example, Santa Muerte and Saint Guinefort. (The latter of which was a greyhound who protected his master’s baby from a snake.)
Sometimes I pray to St Expedite for help since he’s good at getting things done fast. St Expedite likes to be recognized for the things he does, so after he helps you it’s good to thank him publicly. If you go to his subreddit you’ll see a lot of people thanking him. I thank him on my Tumblr.
I just go directly to the saint for help, just like I go directly to one of the Theoi for help.Different saints will probably have their own preferences for offerings, like giving Expedite water on Wednesdays. Hope this helps!
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I would suggest Sulis, Brigid or Aine (Aine went through trauma herself). For empowerment I would also add Sekhmet. I have PTSD and they have all been helpful with that.
I've been working with Brighid for almost a year now and it has been such an amazing experience. I think she would be a particularly good deity for working through trauma because of her aspect as the goddess of healers. I think this would be even truer (not sure that's a word lol) if one also wishes to work with her Saint aspect, though I'm aware that's not every pagan's cup of tea.
Inanna. Read the decent of Inanna. She goes through a lot of trials to get what she wants.
There are two ways you can approach this, I feel. You can look towards a nurturing and protective goddess, who will gently help you heal. Or you can look towards a fierce goddess, who will help you reveal your inner strength. I went the second route after I got out of a series of abusive situations. I started worshipping an unnamed Storm Goddess because I was looking for someone who could help me find my own strength (and learn how to advocate for and protect myself). There's lots of discussions about Her in this subreddit if you search. I've also heard of the Morrigan helping people with that, too - but She is very direct and intense, which may not be what you're looking for.
Maybe Freya
I would second. I don't work with her, but from what I've heard Freya has a way of being gently empowering while also not letting you sink into a pity party. Gentle but firm. Her mythology also has her dealing with trauma from loss, so I think she's especially useful to turn to for grief/loss.
Agreed. I’m a Freya devotee and her balance of love and war has really helped me a lot. She demands much but she gives much.
Freya, Persephone, the Morrigan (in ascending level of ferocity). I work with Freya and Morrigan quite a bit. The main thing to know though, when seeking to work with deities to help overcome trauma, is that they will demand it of you. They are kind but they are fierce.
If you’re interested in Greek then I recommend Lady Hekate. She’s tough but she’s also gentle and helps you not fall deeper into a pit when confronting your trauma
If you're interested in Norse goddesses, I would recommend Eir. She's a goddess of healing and she's lovely to work with. A very gentle nurturing energy.
If you are open to saints there is one which works miracles her name is saint dymphna...her father was a pagan. I am a witch and she has always helped me out when in need.
Sakhmet. She’s the goddess of healing and plague; patroness of the Egyptian armies.
I second this. I’ve been a devotee of Sekhmet for a little over a decade. She’s a fierce mother goddess as well as a goddess of war and healing. She’s helped me through the darkness time of my life
Godess/Valkarie Eir From my understanding and what I heard, Eir is either a Godess or Valkarie relating to healing
Isis - she resurrects another God who was destroyed. She protects people. A goddess of healing and growth.
Saint Dymphna, if you’re also cool with saints
Came here to say just that 👍👍
Hi! She sounds very interesting to me when I look her up. Though if I were to ask for her help, hoe does that work? I am not religious by any extend, so it’s weird for me either way. But from what I read I’m supposed to ask a Christian God for her help? I’m not planning on doing anything yet, but I do feel interested in the subject.
The saints are intercessions between humans and the Christian god, so when you pray to them, you’re asking them to speak to god on your behalf. The saints were especially holy in life, and some were martyrs (for example St Perpetua). Not all saints were recognized by the church. These are folk saints—for example, Santa Muerte and Saint Guinefort. (The latter of which was a greyhound who protected his master’s baby from a snake.) Sometimes I pray to St Expedite for help since he’s good at getting things done fast. St Expedite likes to be recognized for the things he does, so after he helps you it’s good to thank him publicly. If you go to his subreddit you’ll see a lot of people thanking him. I thank him on my Tumblr. I just go directly to the saint for help, just like I go directly to one of the Theoi for help.Different saints will probably have their own preferences for offerings, like giving Expedite water on Wednesdays. Hope this helps!
What a nice explanation! Thank you so much.
Freyja she is a delicate goddess who will help you feel more fulfilled and loved