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The “Shiny, Happy People” of Spiritual Abuse

Shiny, Happy People. This is the name of a documentary series that just released its 2nd season.  This is also...

FEATURED: Beyond the Surface Podcast

I recently had the opportunity to record an episode of the Beyond the Surface podcast with Sam Sellers, a mental...

FEATURED: Bodies Behind the Bus Podcast [Update]

It’s been almost 2 years since I had the opportunity to share my story on the Bodies Behind the Bus...

“It’s the same playbook”: Abuses of Power

“It’s the same playbook!”   I recently found myself saying this during a discussion regarding an ongoing incident among folks within...

Religious Trauma in the Oval Office

What does the recent visit of Ukrainian President Zelensky to the Oval Office have to do with religious trauma?   By...

The Anniversary of Trauma

Today, February 6th, is an anniversary of trauma for me – a trauma-versary, if you will.  Individuals who have experienced...

Spiritual Abuse Tactics (My Lived Experience)

The misuse of spiritual power to control others is one of the most common aspects of spiritual abuse.  Survivors of...

January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month

January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. I first became aware of this term around 2015, but the first use of...

What Can Wicked Teach Us About Religious Trauma?

Wicked, the movie based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, released Part 1 in theaters on November 22nd, 2024, and...

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