Unpacking Religious Trauma: My Ongoing Journey to Self-Compassion
Four years have passed since I began confronting the deep-seated impacts of my religious trauma. …
Let’s Talk About Spiritual Coercive Control
What is Coercive Control? Coercive control refers to a pattern of behaviour used by an …
‘Women Talking’ – Reconciling Reality with Faith
*Trigger Warning – Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse & Rape* Women Taking the Lead I was …
Unveiling the Layers – Navigating Religious Trauma and the Anger Within
When you leave the church, you experience a myriad of emotions; you feel loss, sadness, …
Anxiety’s Grip: Unpacking the Search for Certainty in Faith
At my former church we had communion every week; I was in a church where …
Nurturing Intuition After Religious Trauma
There are many different terms that can be used; intuition, inner wisdom, gut feeling or …
Religious Trauma and the Waves of Grief
“When we let go of the beliefs and traditions that once shaped our identity, it …
Religious Trauma & Christmas – Creating New Rituals for the Holiday Season
For those of us who have left church, faith communities and are navigating the complexities …
On Coming Out: My Story
Setting the Scene From an early age, I discovered my unique perspective on the world …
Confronting Religious Discrimination against the Queer Community
The Reality Many people think that a place that is welcoming is a place that …