Fear of Armageddon and guilt
learning to live without a constant threat
Recovery
Practical help with grief, recovery, relationships, children, work, professional help, and rebuilding your life.
Finding a therapist who understands your background
What to look for when seeking suitable help
Being honest with yourself
How self-honesty can help you rediscover who you are and what truly suits you after living a highly controlled life
I miss my community.
Coping with the loss of connection, familiar people, and the feeling of belonging somewhere.
Guilt
when your gut tells you that you’re doing something wrong
Boundless after leaving all of a sudden?
Why some former Jehovah’s Witnesses must rediscover their identity, values, and boundaries after a heavily regulated life
Religious trauma: what it is and how to recognize it
An introduction to the concept of Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS)
Grieving a Faith: Loss Not Everyone Understands
Why Leaving a Religious Community Is a Grieving Process
Guilt after leaving
When old norms keep having a say
Social reconstruction after the congregation: from structure to freedom
How do you rebuild a social life when most of your social network has disappeared?