Staying in an Authoritarian Religion for Family & Community

A compelling reason why you remained

Deborah Christensen
Nov 3 · 5 min read

Welcome to the third article in the course Reclaim Your Life: Rebuild Your Identity in relation to healing from harmful religion.

This article examines the role of family and community as being factors in why someone joins or remains in an authoritarian and controlling type of…

Deborah Christensen

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Writer, Artist,, Dreamer, Bachelor of Science (Psychology), currently studying Master of Counselling, plantbased eater, debchristensen1965@gmail.com

Recovery from Harmful Religion

This publication is for those who have left an authoritarian, fundamentalist or extremely controlling religion (or cult). It provides a step-by-step course focusing on Reflecting, Healing and Identity & Growth.

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