
Recognize that your feelings are legitimate. Leaving a faith community can be akin to grieving a loss.
Connecting with others who have undergone similar experiences can provide comfort and understanding.
Learning about religious trauma and its effects can offer insights into your experiences and validate your feelings.
Working with a therapist, especially one familiar with religious trauma, can be instrumental in processing your journey and developing coping strategies.
Explore interests, values, and beliefs outside the framework of your former religious context to establish a sense of self that resonates with your authentic identity.(Adventist News Network)

Overview: A podcast that shares stories about growing up Seventh-day Adventist, leaving the faith, and building new, fulfilling lives.
Content Highlights: Episodes delve into topics like purity culture, family dynamics, and personal deconstruction journeys.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Watch on YouTube: Haystacks & Hell Channel

Hosts: Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson
Overview: This podcast discusses life after Adventism, exploring doctrinal issues and personal experiences of leaving the church.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Watch on YouTube: Former Adventist Playlist

Hosts: Ian and Hannah Reyes
Overview: A podcast focusing on how understanding the gospel led the hosts to leave Adventism and find a more fulfilling spiritual life.
Content Highlights: Episodes cover topics like identity, marriage, parenting, and trauma recovery.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio
Watch on YouTube: Better Than We Thought - Episode 1
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