When Words Wound: Finding Freedom from Sixth-Grade Trauma

Freedom from addiction begins by addressing its roots. Pastor Linda Budd shares a remarkable testimony of spiritual healing that transformed a marriage and broke the chains of sexual addiction that had persisted since childhood.

During a healing service at Rivergate Church in Tulsa, Pastor Linda felt divinely prompted to tell a visiting couple that "infertility would not be a problem" for them—a prophetic word that would take on deeper meaning as the evening unfolded. When the husband later requested prayer, he revealed through tears that a single comment in sixth grade—being called homosexual by peers for not having a girlfriend—had wounded him so deeply that he turned to inappropriate content, developing an addiction that followed him into his marriage.

The testimony illustrates how childhood trauma can create pathways for addiction and how addressing the original wound brings freedom. Through deliverance prayer focused on the trauma point itself, the man experienced complete release after years of struggle. Pastor Linda also ministered to his wife, assuring her that her husband's addiction had nothing to do with her desirability—bringing healing to both partners and restoring their relationship.

This powerful account demonstrates the connection between past trauma and present bondage while offering hope to those struggling with similar issues. Pastor Linda encourages listeners to examine their own lives, identify the traumatic events that may have opened doors to addiction, and command associated spiritual influences to depart in Jesus' name.

Have you been carrying wounds from your past that manifest as destructive patterns today? This testimony reminds us that freedom is possible when we confront our deepest hurts and allow healing to reach the root causes of our struggles. Contact Rivergate Church at 918-492-5511 to invite Pastor Linda to speak at your event and share more testimonies of divine healing.

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