Religious trauma isn’t just about leaving a church or disagreeing with doctrine. It’s about surviving a system that taught you fear instead of love, instilling a pervasive sense of anxiety that clouds your every thought. Control instead of freedom surfaced through rigid teachings and oppressive expectations, suffocating any notion of personal autonomy. Shame instead of…
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Healing Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay
Let’s be real: healing is messy. It’s frustrating. It’s that rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for but somehow ended up strapped into. One day, you’re convinced you’ve made it—you feel lighter, your body hurts less, your mind is clearer. Then, out of nowhere, a bad pain day hits, an old trauma resurfaces, or your soul…
