A Note From Megan | I recently came across a thought-provoking post that challenges the idea of “protecting my peace” and encourages us to confront discomfort in our relationships, especially with those whom we view as holding toxic beliefs. I’d love for you to explore this with me and to reflect on how we navigate conversations with family and friends who may not share our values.
A Note From Megan | I often hear people say they’re looking for “neutral” sources of information or that therapists should be “neutral,” but I don’t think neutrality exists. I think it’s better to seek transparency, especially for those of us indoctrinated into coercive religious groups. This Note is meant to connect you with my Statement of Values, which goes into depth about my worldview, identities, and values.
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A Note From Megan | After recently attending a Unitarian Universalist service, I finally identified why certain relationships hold a sense of both love and dread. This Note reflects on masking, shared reality, religious trauma, and why honest, unfiltered community matters so much in times of political authoritarianism.
Self-compassion often feels out of reach after high-control religion. This Digest explores how self-loathing becomes a nervous-system default, why kindness toward yourself can feel unsafe, and how recovery begins by reducing internal threat rather than forcing gentleness.
A Note From Megan | As the holiday season approaches, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of chosen family, especially for those of us who have distanced ourselves from harmful relationships. This newsletter discusses how cultivating the supportive bonds of “chosen family” can provide healing and connection when traditional family ties feel strained or absent.
The Religious Harm Recovery Digest | In this edition, we’re looking at how to start fully embodying self-worth. This goes beyond thinking “I’m worthy”—it’s about feeling it in your body. You’ll also discover practical steps to reclaim your sense of worth in real life.
A Note From Megan | It’s wild how easily old conditioning can surface, especially when it comes to standing up for myself. In this newsletter, I’m exploring the spectrum between subservience and self-worth, and my ongoing struggle with moving beyond boundaries to actually confronting bad behavior.
Many people leaving high-control religions carry shame or even anger toward the version of themselves they were while deeply indoctrinated. But what if that version of you deserves compassion, not condemnation? In this newsletter, I explore why making peace with your “cult self” is a key part of religious harm recovery and share practical strategies to help you get started.
A Note From Megan | In this newsletter, I discuss the challenges of recognizing safe vs unsafe people in your life by sharing some of my personal journey of navigating boundaries and course-correcting when something feels “off.”