Setting Boundaries at Christmas: Protecting Your Peace During the Holidays
Setting boundaries during Christmas helps navigate stress, manage expectations, and prioritise personal well-being amidst family dynamics and traditions.
Finding Hope in the Holidays: Religious Trauma, Christmas, and Strategies for Coping with Loneliness
The holiday season can be challenging for those with religious trauma, but creating new traditions and seeking support can help navigate loneliness.
Creating a Supportive Environment During Christmas
Navigating Christmas can be challenging for those with religious trauma; finding support, creating safe spaces, and prioritising self-care are essential.
Navigating the Holidays as a Survivor: Common Triggers and How to Prepare for the Festive Season
Ah, the holidays. They arrive with all the well-meaning chaos, like an avalanche of tinsel, …
When Love Has Strings Attached: Grieving Friendships Tainted by “Love The Sinner, Hate The Sin”
Friendship holds a unique, sacred place in our lives—a sanctuary for acceptance, laughter, and companionship. …
The Weight of the Mask: Navigating Queer Identity in Religious Spaces
I’ve been there—sitting quietly in pews, singing/leading worship, reading the bible, leading bible studies and …
Is Letting Children Watch The Passion of the Christ Child Abuse?
Content Warning: This blog discusses the film The Passion of the Christ and religious trauma. …
Healing Trauma: Why We’re Not Meant to Do It Alone
Trauma healing is an intricate, deeply personal journey. Each individual’s experience with trauma is unique. …
The Quiet Harm of Internalised Queerphobia: A Reflection on Religion and Rejection
Internalised queerphobia is a force many of us carry, often without realising it. It isn’t …
The Role of Shame in Spiritual Gaslighting: How It Keeps You Silent
Shame is a powerful force. It’s sneaky, subtle, and can make you question everything about …