Are We Ever Truly Cut Off From Source?

By Lori Lines

Let’s talk about something that comes up often: the feeling of being completely disconnected from God or Source, especially for those who’ve experienced deep trauma like abuse or betrayal. If you’ve ever felt abandoned or broken, wondering if you’re somehow cut off from the divine, I want to share a perspective with you.

The truth is, we can never truly be disconnected from Source. That connection is eternal. But I get it—the weight of trauma can make it feel otherwise. Source isn’t something external that we can lose or be separated from; it’s the very essence of who we are. Yet, when we endure profound pain, especially at the hands of someone we trusted, it can cloud that inner knowing.

Trauma has a way of shattering trust—not just in others but in ourselves. And from there, it’s easy to feel forsaken by Source, as though love and light have abandoned us. Heavy emotions like shame, anger, and grief can act like walls, making it so hard to sense the presence of Source that we start to believe we’re on our own.

But here’s the thing, as someone who has gone through a very long Dark Night of the Soul: the connection is never gone. The process of healing is what helps us uncover it again. It might look like self-compassion, therapy, meditation, or reconnecting with nature or creativity. For some, it’s safe relationships that offer a space to rebuild trust. Slowly, as those layers of pain begin to heal, a deeper truth is revealed—Source never left. It’s been there all along, steady and patient, waiting beneath the scars with unconditional love.

No matter what you’ve been through, the light of Source is within you. It’s unshakable, untouchable, and it’s yours. The journey to reconnect with it can take time, and it’s not always easy. But even in the moments when you can’t feel it, please know—it’s still holding space for you. You are never alone, and you are never truly cut off from the love that created you.

In love and truth,
​Lori Lines