Recovering From Care Ministry Burnout

Recovering From Care Ministry Burnout

I giggled at that photo above because that represents me at times. I have the most comfy sheets—like blanket sheets. They make me feel relaxed and cozy. And if anyone tries to talk to me, I’m like, “No, can’t you see that my hair is a boundary and prohibiting any...
Finding Healing After Spiritual Abuse

Finding Healing After Spiritual Abuse

I hosted the Spiritual Abuse Summit and had the privilege of interviewing 15 experts on religious trauma. I also shared my story and what I’ve learned on the journey toward healing. Spiritual abuse is a topic that so often goes unspoken, and yet its impact runs deep....
How To Forgive When It Hurts

How To Forgive When It Hurts

How to Forgive When It Hurts I was getting a massage and face down on the table when the therapist said, “Whatever this is, you need to let it go.” I knew immediately what she meant. But how would I stop holding on to the hurt I felt by such a betrayal? I...
Stories Of Abuse From Within The Church

Stories Of Abuse From Within The Church

I never hit publish on this blog post from 2019: Stories of Abuse From Within the Church. I forgot about it until I saw it in my drafts today (Feb 2024). I think at the time, I was hesitant to share it because I had a lot of questions. What will it stir up? What...
I Was Abused By A Priest

I Was Abused By A Priest

I’ve thought about how to start this post hundreds of times. But writing it feels surreal. It feels like I am about to tell you a story about someone else. This is the first time I’m publicly sharing my story of sexual abuse by a Catholic Priest. When The Anderson...

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