What Is Identity Foreclosure? Why Leaving Mormonism Can Feel So Disorienting
May 25, 2026
One of the most common things I hear from women leaving Mormonism is: “I don’t even know
One of the most common things I hear from women leaving Mormonism is: “I don’t even know
Leaving Mormonism can feel like your whole world is shifting at once. Your identity, relationships, beliefs, routines,
One of the most important things you can do after leaving Mormonism is figure out what your
(From a Therapist Who Works With Ex-Mormon Women) Leaving Mormonism is not just a belief shift. It’s an
Why Anger Shows Up After Leaving the LDS Church Many people expect that once they leave
What Is a High-Demand Religion? A high-demand religion is a belief system that requires strong obedience,
What Is Scrupulosity? Scrupulosity is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that centers around religious or
Leaving the LDS Church often creates an unexpected question: If I’m not Mormon anymore… what do I
Many ex-Mormon women come into therapy carrying a vague but persistent sense that something about their emotional
Leaving Mormonism can be one of the most disorienting experiences of your life. For many women, especially