religious trauma

Rebuilding confidence after leaving a controlling or religious environment can feel disorienting—like you're trying to make decisions...

How high-control religious environments can shape our sense of self—and our struggle to say no. If you’ve left a rigid or high-control...

If you’ve stepped away from a faith tradition—or are in the middle of religious deconstruction—you’ve probably heard this phrase more...

Religious trauma  can shake the foundation of how we see ourselves and where we belong in the world. When you've been taught that your...

Religious beliefs can provide comfort, community, and a sense of purpose. But for some, religious experiences—especially those rooted in...

If you’ve experienced religious trauma, you may be wondering what therapy looks like and whether it can actually help. Religious trauma...

Leaving a high-control religious environment can feel like stepping into a whole new world—one where your body doesn’t always seem to get...

Have you ever felt like love and obedience were tangled together? In some religious environments, the line between love and obedience can...

While religion offers comfort to many, certain religious systems can cause pain. Understand what religious trauma is and how it develops.