Abschlussarbeit Tina Simson: „… und das hier ist nicht alles.“

This qualitative-empirical study gives a voice to Christian women with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) and/or dissociative identity disorder (DID). Nine semi-structured interviews reveal how those affected live their faith and what role their image of God, prayer, and biblical narrative play in their daily lives. The study identifies central themes of faith and life, such as security through belief in an involved God, the role of biblical salvation history, variations in faith within the dissociative system, and the particular challenges of church life. The findings demonstrate the depth and resilience of these women’s faith and offer suggestions for trauma-informed church practices that foster inclusion, sensitivity, and genuine encounters.