This article answers the question: Who am I without my religion, and how do I rebuild my identity after leaving faith? Synopsis This article explores the identity crisis that typically follows the loss of religion, particularly when your religious faith was the foundation of your...
This article answers the question: Why do I still think and react like a religious person even though I've left my faith? Synopsis This article explores the subject of "religious residue," a phenomenon identified by psychologist Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren as referring to the residual...
This article answers the question: How do I rebuild my social life after losing my church community? Synopsis This essay explores perhaps the most painful part of leaving religion: losing your entire social support network. Drawing on psychology research and real-world advice, it explains why...
This article answers the question: What is Religious Trauma Syndrome, and how do I know if I'm experiencing it? Synopsis Building on the foundation of last week's introduction to religious trauma, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) as defined by...