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Was It Spiritual Abuse? How to Recognize Religious Trauma and Begin to Heal
If you’ve ever asked “Was it spiritual abuse?”— you’re not alone. This post explores how religious trauma shows up, why it’s not just “church hurt,” and how healing can begin.
Leaving the LDS Church: Navigating Grief, Guilt, and Religious Trauma
Leaving the LDS Church can feel like losing your world. This post explores the grief, guilt, and religious trauma of faith transition, and how therapy can support healing.
Rebuilding Identity After Leaving a Cult or High-Control Group
Leaving a cult or high-control group can feel like losing yourself. This post explores how to rebuild identity, grieve what was lost, and reclaim your voice after religious trauma.
Jesus, the Restorer of Dignity: A Healing Reflection for Faith Deconstruction and Religious Trauma
The story of Jesus and the woman at the well reveals a radical kind of compassion— one that sees, stays, and restores dignity. For those healing from religious trauma, this story offers surprising hope.
Caring for Yourself After General Conference: Healing the Lingering Impact of LDS Messaging
General Conference can leave lingering emotional weight long after it ends for those leaving or questioning the LDS Church. This blog explores why and how to care for yourself with compassion.
Was It a Cult? Understanding the Signs of Coercive Religious Control
Not sure if it was a cult? You're not alone. This post explores the signs of coercive religious control, how trauma shows up in the body, and what healing can look like after leaving a high-demand group.
Easter After Evangelicalism: Holding Grief and Beauty Following Religious Trauma
Easter can stir both tenderness and grief for those healing from religious trauma. This post explores what it means to honor loss, reclaim joy, and rediscover resurrection outside the walls of high-control religion.
When Systems Mirror the Church: How Public Leadership Can Trigger Spiritual Trauma
When public leaders mirror high-control religious systems, survivors of spiritual abuse may feel triggered or unsafe. Learn how trauma responses arise, and how working with a therapist can support healing and agency.
Healing from Religious Trauma: How Lament Can Lead to Hope
Discover how the lenten season, lament, grief, and spiritual reflection can support healing from religious trauma and spiritual abuse. A trauma therapist shares insight on reclaiming what’s sacred and finding hope after leaving or reimagining faith.
How Your Story Lives in Your Body: Exploring Trauma, DNA, and Healing
An exploration of how our stories live within our DNA, shaped by generations before us and the lived experiences of our bodies. A reflection on identity, healing, and the redemptive power of being witnessed.