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Posts on religious trauma, cults, purity culture, queerness and working out life after a high-control group. Some are practical, some are personal, and you can start anywhere.
Beyond Black and White: Embracing Nuanced Perspectives in Spirituality
Uncover the truth about pendulum thinking and its binary perspectives. Challenge the rigid extremes and embrace a more nuanced approach to faith.
From Perfectionism to Peace: Healing Religious Trauma
Understanding the impact of perfectionism. Explore the struggles and challenges faced by individuals in high control groups.
Celebrity Deaths, Religious Trauma & Authenticity
In memory of Shannen Doherty: A tribute to her indelible portrayal of Prue Halliwell and our universal strive towards authenticity.
When You Hate Who You Are - The Heartbreak Of Internalised Homophobia
Understanding and confronting internalised homophobia: Explore the impact of societal and religious beliefs on self-identity.
Isolation - The Silent Weapon in Religious Circles
Unveiling the silent abuse of isolation in religious contexts. Learn about the deliberate separation and alienation practiced in churches.
Masked by Devotion: The Insidious Reality of Spiritual Abuse
Unveiling the truth about spiritual abuse. Discover how religious guidance can turn into psychological manipulation and emotional harm.
Finding Calm Amid Chaos: Healing from Religious Trauma
Discover the impact of religious trauma on the mind and well-being. Explore the journey of overcoming constant striving and find peace in the chaos.
I Don't Know What To Believe Anymore - The Impact of Spiritual Gaslighting
Uncover the hidden dangers of spiritual gaslighting. Find out how it can impact your beliefs, identity and leave you vulnerable to manipulation.
Lovebombing & The Church: The Strategy We Don't Talk About
Learn about lovebombing and its manipulative tactics used to lure vulnerable individuals seeking a sense of belonging and purpose.
Navigating Spiritual Bypassing: Honouring Your Pain and Trauma
Explore the concept of spiritual bypassing and its impact on well-being. Discover how to address and heal from this harmful phenomenon.
From Self-Abandonment to Self-Empowerment - The Antidote To 'Trust & Obey'
Reflecting on hymns that clash with identity. Insights into self-empowerment, self-compassion, and finding healing beyond worship music.
Unpacking Religious Trauma: My Ongoing Journey to Self-Compassion
Find out how religious trauma can affect one's ability to connect with oneself and the world through silence and self-reflection.
Let's Talk About Spiritual Coercive Control
Spiritual coercive control is a form of psychological manipulation & power used to control individuals. Learn more about this.
'Women Talking' - Reconciling Reality with Faith
In 'Women Talking', Sarah Polley crafts an imagined response to real events of a Mennonite colony. The uprising and liberation of women.
Unveiling the Layers - Navigating Religious Trauma and the Anger Within
Discover why leaving the church leads to feeling anger and how to prevent it from burning you too. Read more about healing Religious Trauma.
Anxiety's Grip: Unpacking the Search for Certainty in Faith
Religious Anxiety? Read my story of fears and confessions while in a church that discouraged questions & doubts.
Nurturing Intuition After Religious Trauma
Discover the power of intuition to help you cope with religious trauma. Explore ways to connect to your inner self.
Religious Trauma and the Waves of Grief
Navigate healing from religious trauma with this blog post to make sense of a changed identity filled with grief & pain.