Whether you are a broken-hearted ex-pastor who feels some guilt and shame about the past or a single mother who lost relationships and support when you shared your changing beliefs, this book can be a roadmap to addressing the trauma you carry in your body. Whether you consider yourself an atheist, agnostic, struggling Christian, or a spiritual nomad, you are all welcome to explore here and find your own way.
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You don’t need to organize anything, start something new, or contribute any money. Just sit back and consider the information we have gathered to make your journey more compelling. It won’t give you an iron-clad manifesto or creed to follow, but it may save you some time as your path reveals itself to you.
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Evolving From Religious Trauma
Healing from Trauma – Part 1 of 3 – Being and Becoming Healing from Trauma 2 – Going Inside & Trusting Ourselves Returning Home to Heal Trauma
Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s Heart, The Tea Shop and Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity. He is the creator of The Desert Sanctuary podcast and community. He is married to his wife Laura of 35 years and has one dog named Winston. His three children are grown and are beginning to multiply! You can read more about the author here.
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