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Find inspiration, validation, motivation, and maybe even a little humor as you rise from the lies and reclaim your true self.

Why Embrace Being Alone

It’s not easy to embrace you own company after being part of a close-knit religious community. But the truth is- you are all you need.

You Are Not Your Thoughts

If your brain feels like the enemy, it’s time to remember that you are not your thoughts.

Developing Resilience After Religion

What does it take to be considered “resilient”? Is it being able to keep a cool head when things don’t go according to plan? Is it laughing off challenges? Is it simply bouncing back when life knocks you down? I’m learning it’s all of those things. It’s being able to...

Letting Go of Control

If you struggle with letting go of control after religion, you are not alone. If going with the flow feels impossible, this one is for you!

You Are Only Responsible For Yourself

If religion and society told you that you were responsible for the actions and feelings of others, you need to read this.

Setting Healthy Boundaries After Religion

Women in religion are trained to put themselves last, having very unhealthy boundaries So once we leave, setting them and holding to them is very difficult. Difficult, but not impossible.

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Build Self-Worth After Leaving Religion

Build Self-Worth After Leaving Religion

I have been out of Mormonism for a few years. Long enough that I can laugh at who I was as a member, not so long that I have recovered from the brainwashing. I wish I could tell you that once you leave a cult, the brainwashing goes too. I wish I could say it's...

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You Are Enough Without Religion

You Are Enough Without Religion

If you clicked on this page, odds are you, like most of us, struggle with feeling like you’re not enough. It sounds easy to tell yourself, “I’m enough!” However, believing it is a whole other ball of wax. I won’t lie, I’m working on this daily, hourly even. So first,...

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Trying to Drop the Yoke of Perfectionism

Trying to Drop the Yoke of Perfectionism

This post is exceptionally passionate and, therefore, curse words abound. You’ve been warned, you adorable human, you!* Some got straight A’s. Some never swore or revealed their shoulders. Some never dated. Some joined extra-curricular activities and clubs. A few may...

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