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.”
The Religious Harm Recovery Digest | This issue of the RHR Digest offers practical strategies for navigating holiday gatherings with family, especially when faced with differing beliefs and traditions.
A Note From Megan | This newsletter reflects on a recent trip to NYC and how it symbolizes a journey from fear to freedom. Join with me as I discuss how confronting old beliefs about danger has transformed my life and why exploring new places has been essential for my healing.
A Note From Megan | In this newsletter, I’m talking about my journey from unquestioning belief to a more discerning skepticism, especially after leaving a high-control religion. I also discuss how to cultivate healthy skepticism and why pausing to question authority can empower us to trust ourselves.