One of the most insidious things about cults is that most cult members don’t believe they are in a cult. We could each of us ask ourselves, “Am I in a cult?” and more than likely we would say “of course not,” regardless of the truth. So how would we even know? I grew...
When you hear the words “religious trauma,” what do you think of? You’re maybe thinking something along the lines of Catholic priests and altar boys. And while that’s certainly one of the most egregious examples of religious trauma, it can be much subtler than...
Growing up, the word "sex" seemed taboo; my friends and I (should we ever talk about sex in any way) would just refer to it as either "the s-word" OR spell it out; somehow or another, that made it even scarier. I'm not entirely sure when I actually realized what sex...
How often do you worry about your looks? Your clothes? Your hair? Your body shape? Your weight? I could go on and on, as these are the factors women and men feel pressure about every day regarding their looks. Although some groups may experience this pressure more...
