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by Mx. Lauren Johnson What if your moral compass— once a source of comfort and guidance— has become a relentless source of fear, shame,...

Sep 247 min read

Meeting Religious Trauma Survivors Where They Are at in Early Recovery “Why aren’t you singing?” a man asked me, swaying with ease to the...

Aug 154 min read

Religious trauma doesn’t end when you leave the church. It lingers in the body—in the bedroom—in the questions you’re afraid to ask. But...

Jun 135 min read

Holidays, whether those that get a lot of mainstream fanfare or those that are more a part of lesser-know cultural tradition, can be a...

Apr 256 min read

Religious trauma and executive dysfunction go hand in hand more often than you might think. Executive dysfunction is commonly associated...

Mar 76 min read

So glad you found your way to this little corner of the internet. My queerly beloved person, friend, family member—dear fellow community...

Feb 73 min read

Introduction to Religious Trauma Religious trauma can include widely varied experiences. To illustrate these we're going to use two...

Jan 285 min read