This blog explains that religious trauma is not primarily a psychological phenomenon but one that moves through the whole person; the nervous system and body, the relational self, the identity, and the sexual self. It maps three interconnected dimensions of harm that standard trauma frameworks often miss. Partial frameworks produce partial support, and that recovery requires an approach as wide as the wound. Practical takeaways are offered for both survivors and practitioners.

This blog takes on three of the most pervasive myths applied to religious trauma survivors: that they were simply brainwashed, that they could have just left, and that their anger makes their account less credible. It unpacks the sophisticated systems of influence that make these myths not just unhelpful but actively harmful. It offers practical reframes for survivors who have internalised these narratives, and challenges practitioners to examine the assumptions they bring into the room.

For people navigating religious trauma, Easter rarely arrives or leaves neutrally. This blog explores the different ways survivors move through the weekend, whether that's performing, retreating, or simply going through the motions, and the layered grief that can follow. It names the complexity of the aftermath not as something to fix or rush through, but as something worth acknowledging. A gentle reminder that recovery isn't linear, and that the cost of significant religious holidays doesn't reflect how far you've come.

Queer-affirming support goes beyond words, it’s an active practice that believes, validates, and protects queer people in all areas of life. For those navigating faith communities, cultural expectations, or religious trauma, real support recognises harm, centres autonomy, and creates safe spaces. This blog explores what queer-affirming support looks like in practice and offers reflections and action steps for practitioners, allies, and community leaders who want to show up consistently and meaningfully.