Many people leave purity culture believing they've moved past its teachings—only to find that guilt, anxiety, or shame around sexuality still lingers. In this article, I explore why sexual shame often persists long after your beliefs have changed, how purity culture shapes the nervous system (not just your thoughts), and why healing begins with curiosity rather than self-judgment.

Many religious trauma survivors feel anxious when their therapist won’t tell them what to do. This post explains why—and how therapy helps rebuild self-trust after high-control religion.

Feeling like a supporting character in your own life after years of religious control is common — and healable. In this post I share what it looks like to center yourself as the main character: how to recognize faith-based messages that minimized you, small practical steps toward reclaiming your story, and compassionate guidance for survivors of spiritual abuse and purity culture.