Self-care might seem like an out-of-touch indulgence considering the current state of the world, but it’s actually an important aspect of resistance and your ability to thrive amid the chaos. 

Moving from religious sexual shame to authentic sexual ethics can feel overwhelming. Learn how to build healthy sexual ethics based on consent and personal values rather than purity culture's harmful rules.

Finding hope during political uncertainty can be especially challenging for religious trauma survivors and LGBTQ+ folks. How do we stay grounded and protect our mental health?

Breaking free from gender roles after leaving church? Learn how anyone can create authentic relationships based on individual strengths rather than societal expectations about who should do what.

Finding community after leaving religion can feel overwhelming, especially when your entire social circle used to revolve around church. Building authentic connections means creating meaningful relationships that celebrate who you really are.

Feel like you're repeating old patterns and running into unconscious beliefs you wish you could just be rid of? Revisiting old issues might actually be a sign of progress.

Creating meaningful holiday celebrations after leaving religion behind can be difficult. How do former church kids build new traditions, set boundaries with family, and find joy during the holidays?

Maintaining relationships with friends and family after leaving a high-control religion isn’t always the easiest path. For some folks, it might not even be the right choice. But for those who want to stay in contact with their families of origin after drastically changing their beliefs, there are ways to mitigate the harm that’s done along the way.

Leaving high-control religion often means learning to navigate life without a rulebook for the first time. How do you build confidence in your own judgment and find peace with complexity?

Obviously you don’t need the Bible or specific religious rules in order to make ethical decisions. But when that’s all you’ve ever known, how do you build a new ethical framework?

Have you ever been invited to “catch up” over coffee only to find yourself on the receiving end of evangelism? What do you do when the church wants you back, but you’re happy where you are?

When you spend your life being misled, it can feel overwhelming to learn to find reliable sources of information. Here’s a quick guide on how to fact check, evaluate sources, and start trusting your intuition again.

Leaving high control religion often leaves folks wondering, “Now what?” How do you know you’re doing the “right” things without rules telling you what to do? Can you learn to embrace the unknown?

Purity culture survivors often discover a world of diverse relationship styles and identities after leaving restrictive teachings. Don’t forget that you have the freedom to explore and define relationships on your own terms.

For purity culture survivors, developing a personal sexual ethic can be challenging. How do you shed restrictive teachings to embrace your authentic desires and explore new relationships?

Life after divorce for purity culture survivors might hold unique challenges, but it also comes with unique opportunities for self-discovery, growth, and exploration.

Purity Culture promised a happily ever after if you just followed the rules. For many purity culture survivors, the rules only led to suppression, shame, and confusion about sex. Here’s why purity culture didn’t work.

It can sometimes be difficult to balance the serious, radical nature of the Pride movement with the celebration and fun of parades and parties.

For many queer folks who grew up in strict religious communities, learning to embrace their full self is a journey. Curiosity and exploration are your friends as you move towards authenticity.

What does self-care look like in today’s stressful world? Is it really just bubble baths and shopping? Here are some practical tips for more sustainable self-care.