What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which words best describe your relationship with your father?
- A.
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  Nonexistent & Complicated
- B.
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  Dysfunctional & Abusive
- C.
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  Inconsistent & Painful
- D.
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  Healthy & Growing
2.
When you are around your father you feel (or have felt) ____________________.
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- A.
  Safe & Supported
- B.
  Scared & Anxious
- C.
  Uncomfortable & Distant
- D.
  Nothing at all
3.
What type of words does your father typically say to you (or did he say to you)?
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- A.
  Demeaning & Crippling
- B.
  Inappropriate & Abusive
- C.
  Encouraging & Uplifting
- D.
  He says very few words.
4.
How do you feel about God as your heavenly Father?
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- A.
  He is a cruel dictator.
- B.
  It is hard to grasp God as my Father.
- C.
  He cannot be trusted.
- D.
  He is my everything.
5.
How would you feel about your father spending time with your children?
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- A.
  He is abusive and it is not safe for them to visit.
- B.
  Periodic visits are okay.
- C.
  It would have to be a supervised visit.
- D.
  I want my kids to spend as much time with their father as possible.
6.
When it comes to forgiving your father which statement best describes you?
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- A.
  What my father has done to me is unforgivable. I will never forgive him.
- B.
  My father is human, like me so I forgive him.
- C.
  I forgive him but I have to set healthy boundaries for myself.
- D.
  I have a difficult time understanding why God would want me to forgive my father.
7.
Which challenge below is your biggest issue?
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- A.
  Trusting God
- B.
  Trusting Men
- C.
  Trusting Yourself
- D.
  I don’t have a problem with trust.
8.
What did you experience in your relationship with your father?
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- A.
  Physical & or Sexual Abuse
- B.
  Silence & Distance
- C.
  Critiques & Judgement
- D.
  Sincerity & Love
9.
What did you want most from your father?
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  I wanted him to treat me with kindness.
- B.
  I wanted him to encourage me.
- C.
  I wanted him to know who I am at my core.
- D.
  I had a great father.
10.
If you could say something to your younger self, what would it be?
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- A.
  What you are experiencing is not your fault and you don’t have anything to be ashamed of.
- B.
  You are not who he says you are.
- C.
  God has a purpose and a plan for your life.
- D.
  You have been given a great foundation for where you are going to go in the future.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Spirit Wound
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Result SummaryTaking this quiz requires a tremendous amount of courage. It is not easy to do introspective work. You should be proud of yourself for completing this step on your healing journey. A father wound refers to a physical, emotional, or mental injury that was intentionally or unintentianly caused by a father. This injury may be the result of divorce, abandonment, abuse, incarceration, addictions, pre-mature death, or a physically present but emotionally absent father. Although father wounds can occur at different times in a woman’s life, if she is unable to heal, these wounds can continue to impact her for a lifetime. Despite this reality, it is possible to heal from your father wounds. Acknowledging that you have father wounds and identifying how these wounds have impacted your life is the first step. When it comes to determining the type of father wounds we have, we must recognize every human being is triune and made up of the spirit, body, and soul. For this reason, a father wound impacts your spirit, body, and soul. Based on your survey results you have a spirit father wound. Your spirit is where you engage with God. This is where God communes with you and you with Him. You come to know God by your spirit. As a result of having a spirit wound you find it difficult to know God as your heavenly Father. Your relationship with God feels impersonal or distant. You struggle with viewing God through the lens of your biological father. You are tempted to believe that God is exactly like your father.The good news is there is hope. God heals all wounds just as it says in Psalm 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” God is capable of healing your father wounds. You can learn to view God for who He is as outlined in the word of God and not through the lens of your biological father. Helpful ResourcesFor more support on healing the father wound check out the FREE resources below.Download a FREE Chapter of My BookJoin the Overcoming Father Wounds Facebook Group (For Women Only)Hope For Women With Father Wounds PodcastYouTube Channel For Kia StephensOvercoming Father Wounds Facebook Group Overcoming Father Wounds BookAbout Kia Stephens Hey, sis!I am a wife and mom of two who is passionate about helping women know God as Father. This is because I grew up with father wounds and had to figure out how to overcome them. For this reason, I created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. I hope you will join me on your healing journey!Let’s Stay ConnectedIf you are interested in connecting with me on social media you can find my social media channels below.WebsiteFacebook PageInstagramLearn More About My BookAlso, each month I will share new content in my monthly newsletter that will be helpful for you as you heal. That's all for now! I look forward to doing life together and encouraging you along the way!XOXO, Kia
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The Body Wound
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Result SummaryTaking this quiz requires a tremendous amount of courage. It is not easy to do introspective work. You should be proud of yourself for completing this step on your healing journey. A father wound refers to a physical, emotional, or mental injury that was intentionally or unintentianly caused by a father. This injury may be the result of divorce, abandonment, abuse, incarceration, addictions, pre-mature death, or a physically present but emotionally absent father. Although father wounds can occur at different times in a woman’s life, if she is unable to heal, these wounds can continue to impact her for a lifetime. Despite this reality, it is possible to heal from your father wounds. Acknowledging that you have father wounds and identifying how these wounds have impacted your life is the first step. When it comes to determining the type of father wounds we have, we must recognize every human being is triune and made up of the spirit, body, and soul. For this reason, a father wound impacts your spirit, body, and soul. Based on your survey results you have body father wounds. The consequences of experiencing father wounds that impact the body vary depending on the type, severity and the prolonged period of time that the abuse took place. You may experience several different long term consequences to include but not be limited to mental health issues, physcial ailments, revictimization, substance abuse, and violent behavior. You may find it difficult to trust the opposite sex. You may have difficulties sustaining lasting relationships with men. You may find yourself having a distorted body image believing yourself to be either too small or too big. You may struggle with bouts of depression. You may experience feelings of guilt and shame. You may have problems setting healthy boundaries for yourself and or your children. The good news is there is hope. God heals all wounds just as it says in Psalm 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” God is capable of healing the physical wounds you expereinced from your father. Women can overcome the devastating impact of physical and sexual abuse by renewing their mind with God’s word and seeking wise counsel from support groups and licensed counselors. Helpful ResourcesFor more Support on healing father wounds, check out the resources below. Download a FREE Chapter of My BookJoin the Overcoming Father Wounds Facebook Group (For Women Only)Hope For Women With Father Wounds PodcastYouTube Channel For Kia StephensOvercoming Father Wounds Facebook Group Overcoming Father Wounds BookAbout Kia Stephens Hey, sis!I am a wife and mom of two who is passionate about helping women know God as Father. This is because I grew up with father wounds and had to figure out how to overcome them. For this reason, I created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. I hope you will join me on your healing journey!Let’s Stay ConnectedIf you are interested in connecting with me on social media you can find my social media channels below.WebsiteFacebook PageInstagramLearn More About My BookAlso, each month I will share new content my monthly newsletter that will be helpful for you as you heal. That's all for now! I look forward to doing life together and encouraging you along the way!XOXO, Kia
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The Soul Wound
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Result SummaryTaking this quiz requires a tremendous amount of courage. It is not easy to do introspective work. You should be proud of yourself for completing this step on your healing journey. A father wound refers to a physical, emotional, or mental injury that was intentionally or unintentionally caused by a father. This injury may be the result of divorce, abandonment, abuse, incarceration, addictions, pre-mature death, or a physically present but emotionally absent father. Although father wounds can occur at different times in a woman’s life, if she is unable to heal, these wounds can continue to impact her for a lifetime. Despite this reality, it is possible to heal from your father wounds. Admitting that you have father wounds and identifying how these wounds have impacted your life is foundational. When it comes to determining the type of father wounds we have, we must recognize every human being is triune and made up of the spirit, body, and soul. For this reason, a father wound impacts your spirit, body, and soul.Based on your survey results you have father wounds that impact the soul. The soul consists of the mind, the will, and emotions. Mental wounds may include but not be limited to areas of trust, rejection, support, and identity. Emotional wounds may include but not be limited to love, validation, security, and significance. Wounds related to a woman’s will may have been inflicted as a result of a dominant or controlling father. These types of wounds drastically impact the behavior of a woman making it difficult for her to function if these wounds go unhealed. You may find yourself not trusting others, especially the opposite sex. On the contrary, you may be too trusting of others. You may struggle with low self-esteem. You may question whether or not you are loved. You may also find yourself in romantic relationships with men like your father. You may lack confidence. You may find yourself willing to tolerate unfair treatment. The good news is there is hope. God heals all wounds just as it says in Psalm 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” God is capable of healing your father wounds. You can overcome the devastating affects of fathers wounds that impact the soul by renewing your mind with God’s word and seeking support from support groups and licensed counselors. Helpful ResourcesFor more Support on healing father wounds, check out the resources below. Download a FREE Chapter of My BookJoin the Overcoming Father Wounds Facebook Group (For Women Only)Hope For Women With Father Wounds PodcastYouTube Channel For Kia StephensOvercoming Father Wounds Facebook Group Overcoming Father Wounds BookAbout Kia Stephens Hey, sis!I am a wife and mom of two who is passionate about helping women know God as Father. This is because I grew up with father wounds and had to figure out how to overcome them. For this reason, I created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. I hope you will join me on your healing journey!Let’s Stay ConnectedIf you are interested in connecting with me on social media you can find my social media channels below.WebsiteFacebook PageInstagramLearn More About My BookAlso, each month I will share new content my monthly newsletter that will be helpful for you as you heal. That's all for now! I look forward to doing life together and encouraging you along the way!XOXO, Kia
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The Healed Wound
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Result SummaryTaking this quiz requires a tremendous amount of courage. It is not easy to do introspective work. You should be proud of yourself for completing this step on your healing journey. A father wound refers to a physical, emotional, or mental injury that was intentionally or unintentionally caused by a father. This injury may be the result of divorce, abandonment, abuse, incarceration, addictions, pre-mature death, or a physically present but emotionally absent father. Although father wounds can occur at different times in a woman’s life, if she is unable to heal, these wounds can continue to impact her for a lifetime. Despite this reality, it is possible to heal from your father wounds. Admitting that you have father wounds and identifying how these wounds have impacted your life is foundational. When it comes to determining the type of father wounds we have, we must recognize every human being is triune and made up of the spirit, body, and soul. For this reason, a father wound impacts your spirit, body, and soul.Based on your survey results you have a healed father wound or no wounds at all. Either you have experienced the restorative power of God in your relationship with your father, or you were blessed not to incur a father wound. Whatever your experience has been, know that God is a perfect heavenly father for every woman no matter the type of biological father she grew up with. He loves us lavishly just as it says in 1 John 3: 1 "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" Helpful ResourcesFor additional support on healing father wounds, check out the resources below. Download a FREE Chapter of My BookJoin the Overcoming Father Wounds Facebook Group (For Women Only)Hope For Women With Father Wounds PodcastYouTube Channel For Kia StephensOvercoming Father Wounds Facebook Group Overcoming Father Wounds BookAbout Kia Stephens Hey, sis!I am a wife and mom of two who is passionate about helping women know God as Father. This is because I grew up with father wounds and had to figure out how to overcome them. For this reason, I created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. I hope you will join me on your healing journey!Let’s Stay ConnectedIf you are interested in connecting with me on social media you can find my social media channels below.WebsiteFacebook PageInstagramLearn More About My BookAlso, each month I will share new content my monthly newsletter that will be helpful for you as you heal. That's all for now! I look forward to doing life together and encouraging you along the way!XOXO, Kia

What Type of Father Wounds Do You Have?

Ever wonder how the relationship with your father impacted your life? Identifying the type of father wounds you have is one of the steps you can take on your healing journey. This short 10 question quiz will help you see how father wounds have impacted you.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes