This research addressed women victims of sexual violence in religious environments, exploring whether they were discredited or not. Based on the psychoanalytic concept of Sándor Ferenczi s Denial, which can favor the silencing of victims and the maintenance of a hushed secret in the institution, these reactions can result in pathogenic trauma and severe psychic impacts. We sought to examine the main control strategies that these abusive leaders can exercise. Brazilian women over 18 years of age were selected after interviewing 20 participants aged between 25 and 58 years, residing in Brazil. The semi-structured interviews took place via the Zoom platform. For analysis, SPSS software was used in the quantitative part, measuring means, frequencies and percentages. In the qualitative part, the IraMuTeQ software was used to analyze the participants statements, generating word clouds and similarity analyses of the main emotions and emerging feelings. This research expanded the study of sexual abuse against women in different religious environments and its psychological consequences, as well as issues related to spirituality among these victims. The analysis of the results focused on understanding the psychological impacts of victims of sexual violence and how these events affected the participants faith. The finding that the denial of traumatic experiences amplified suffering and influenced the relationship with faith points to the importance of comprehensive public policies, and more studies in the area become evident, seeking to provide effective support to victims and foster safe and religious environments.