4 Ways to Heal From Mormon Religious Trauma (A therapist’s perspective for ex-Mormon women)
January 30, 2026
Leaving Mormonism can be one of the most disorienting experiences of your life. For many women, especially
Leaving Mormonism can be one of the most disorienting experiences of your life. For many women, especially
Leaving the LDS Church can feel disorienting, emotional, and deeply personal. Many people expect relief, clarity, or
Leaving the LDS Church is often described as a belief shift, but for most people it is
One of the most disorienting parts of leaving the LDS Church isn’t just the loss of belief.
For many people who grew up Mormon, Christmas was more than a holiday.It was structured, symbolic, and
Growing up Mormon doesn’t just shape what you believe.It shapes how you see yourself. How you make
If you grew up Mormon, your life likely moved on fast-forward. You graduated. You got married. You
If you grew up Mormon, you probably learned early on how to look calm, smile sweetly, and
Brainspotting for religious trauma is becoming a powerful tool for people who are ready to heal from
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about what enmeshment, differentiation, and identity really mean —