A Note From Megan | My faith began and ended the same way—with vibes over theological arguments. I didn’t leave because I found better answers. I left because my values no longer aligned with what I was taught to accept. If that sounds familiar you might find pieces of your story in mine.
A Note From Megan | Have you ever noticed how we often resist the parts of oppressive systems that hurt us while still clinging to those that benefit us? In this newsletter, I reflect on my own journey away from fundamentalist beliefs and question whether our efforts to deconstruct are genuinely aimed at dismantling systemic oppression or merely serve our own self-interest.
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 | Because of my religious upbringing, forgiveness has often felt like an unfair emotional burden on the wounded party. In this Note, I explore my preferred framework for navigating ruptures in relationships — one that doesn’t involve “forgiveness” at all.
The Religious Harm Recovery Digest | The ideology of Christian Nationalism contains three overlapping elements. This newsletter identifies these elements and explains definition, core components, and the societal impacts of the Christian Nationalist movement. It also includes a section on how those indoctrinated into this ideology may still be impacted even after leaving.
The Religious Harm Recovery Digest | This issue of the RHR Digest explores the often-overlooked issue of spiritual abuse within high-control religions. It draws parallels between spiritual and domestic abuse, providing insights into the subtle forms of coercive control that may have been a part of your religious indoctrination experience.
A Note From Megan | In this newsletter, I’m reflecting on the emotional highs and lows that come from leaving behind a radicalized past. I’ll be discussing the feelings of nostalgia for intensity in belief systems and the challenges of finding meaning in a post-religion life.