"This eBook is me, handing you my story. Not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real. Because I want you to know that your experience, all of your confusion, your grief, your rage, your queer identity, your desire for freedom is valid. You don’t need to justify it. You don’t need to “fix” yourself, because you aren't broken and you never were."
Sam Sellers
This Is My Story...And Maybe Some Of Yours Too
I want to be honest with you. What I’m sharing here isn’t polished, neat, or sugar-coated. It’s messy, confusing, sometimes terrifying, and sometimes incredibly freeing. It’s the story of leaving a faith system that shaped every part of my life, of questioning everything I thought I knew, of losing people I loved and, in the process, losing pieces of myself.
If you’ve ever felt that dizzying mix of grief, relief, guilt, shame, and fear whilst wondering if you’re “wrong” or “broken” for leaving, or for being who you are, then you’re not alone.
I’ve been there. I know what it feels like to feel disoriented in a world that doesn’t make sense, to struggle with community loss and betrayal, and the gnawing question: Who am I without all of this?
What You’ll Find Inside
This is my story, but it’s written for you. Inside, you’ll see:
How I navigated leaving a high-control faith and rebuilt trust in myself
The grief and guilt that came with losing community, and certainty
The moments of clarity, freedom, and joy that made it all feel worth it
Reflections on identity, including queerness and reclaiming parts of myself that had been silenced
The messy, nonlinear path of learning to live after religious trauma and spiritual abuse
It’s not a manual, a list of rules, or a guide on “how to get over it.” It’s a companion. Something to come back to when the nights feel long, when the questions feel endless, when you’re just trying to find your footing to remind you that you aren’t alone.
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If you’re ready to hold a story that reflects yours, to feel seen, and maybe even start imagining what freedom and authenticity could feel like for you: