The Blog: Wrestling, Wholeness, and Daring
Life, Faith, and Romance after Religious Trauma“Here’s a theory: Maybe I had not really been broken this whole time. Maybe I had been a human—flawed and still growing but full of light nonetheless.“
– Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know
Healing from Controlling Religion: The Importance of Boundaries
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for healing from controlling religion, but a crucial aspect of recovery is learning to establish healthy boundaries.
Healing from Church Trauma: The Power of the Body
Controlling religion taught me to distrust myself. So a key part of healing from church trauma has been reconnecting with myself, especially with my body.
My Journey of Healing from Spiritual Abuse
After my pastors were removed because of spiritual abuse, I left the church. But I found that I was now carrying trauma in my body, mind, heart, and spirit.