When Faith Hurts: Healing Mormon Religious Trauma and Redefining Family

When Faith Hurts: Healing Mormon Religious Trauma and Redefining Family

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What happens when the faith that was supposed to sustain you becomes the source of your pain? We sit down with Crystal W. Hamilton, LMHC, the powerful voice behind the memoir, Drowning in Doctrine. Drawing from her personal journey, which she once described as "When Faith Fails You and You Have to Live," Crystal offers a raw, honest discussion on the deep wounds of religious trauma.

She shares her expertise on how to move past the crushing weight of shame and rigid expectations, find relief from addiction and depression, and use therapeutic practices to redefine your sense of self and family. This episode is a testament to the resilience and courage required to reclaim your life after leaving a high-demand or toxic religious environment.

Religious Trauma, Faith Deconstruction, Drowning in Doctrine, Limiting Beliefs, Shame, Healing, Redefining Family.

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