Why Did I Remain in or Join a Controlling Religion?

The Role of Safety, Security and Fear

Deborah Christensen
Nov 3 · 7 min read

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

These are both primary and equally valid reasons and motivations (often unconscious) for why people…

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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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