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The Wounded Follower

How Rejection Sensitivity and Religious Trauma Create Political Zealots

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The Wounded Follower

By: Dr A'Shellarien Addison
Narrated by: Mark J Lucidi
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"After understanding WHAT happened, discover WHY it happened—and HOW to heal from it."

From the acclaimed author of "What the Trump? The Pendulum Swing of Hope" comes the deeper dive America needs...

In "What the Trump?" Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison showed us the pendulum swing of political division and the hope for unity. Now, in "The Wounded Follower," she reveals the hidden psychological and spiritual wounds that make that pendulum swing so violently—and shows us how to heal.

Dr. A'Shellarien poses questions like: Why do some people need their political leaders to be saviors? What makes ordinary believers become political zealots? How do we bring our loved ones back from the brink? Drawing from her unique perspective as both an Army chaplain and spiritual clinical trauma-informed practitioner, she exposes the dangerous intersection of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and religious psychosis that creates the perfect storm for political fanaticism.

This book is not about taking sides—it is about understanding the wounded hearts behind the extreme devotion, and offering a path to healing for individuals, families, and communities torn apart by political division. The missing piece in political discourse is not policy—it is psychology. In this groundbreaking follow-up to "What the Trump? The Pendulum Swing of Hope," you'll discover:

  • The psychological profile of the "wounded follower"
  • How spiritual abuse creates political zealots
  • Why traditional approaches to political conversations fail
  • Chaplain-tested strategies for difficult family discussions
  • A roadmap for community healing and restoration
©2025 Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison (P)2026 Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison
Christian Living Christianity Elections & Political Process Personal Development Politics & Government Stress Management
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