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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.

Alyson Thompson 4/17/25 Alyson Thompson 4/17/25

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.

Alyson Thompson 4/10/25 Alyson Thompson 4/10/25

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.