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Divorcing Religion

@janiceselbie.bsky.social

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RELIGIOUS TRAUMA RECOVERY COACH Author of Divorcing Religion: A Memoir & Survival Handbook; host of the Divorcing Religion Podcast; founder of CORT (Conference on Religious Trauma); bird-watcher; aspiring comedian.

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 1d

George Bernard Shaw

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 1d

A small price to pay for being part of the club.

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 2d

All mankind are my brethren.

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Halloween 🕸️🐈‍⬛🎃

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks!

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. - Marie Curie

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 3d

Not all parents are worthy of the respect they demand.

If you're struggling to come to terms with a tumultuous family relationship, join my free support group and heal alongside those on the same path: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group

#religioustrauma

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 4d

An old quote, but a good one. #religioustrauma

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 5d

The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and
nothing is guaranteed. Eminem

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 5d

Ever noticed how the Jesus story sounds… familiar?

That’s because it is.

Join my free support group Tuesdays at 5PM PST to talk through your deconversion with people who get it. Act fast, space fills up quickly: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 6d

If you were raised in high-control religion, you know this feeling, and you're not alone. #religioustrauma

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 8d

Is deconstruction right for you? Here are some things to think about.

If you're deconstructing from your faith, you do not have to do it alone. Join my free religious trauma support group: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group

#religioustrauma

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 10d

Ddid you know I used to wear a head covering and go completely makeup-free in the name of religious “modesty”?

Join me for my Free Religious Trauma Support Group: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group #atheist

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 11d

The Christian god has the same origin as Hindu, Norse, Greek, & all other deities: The minds of humans. Christians aren’t special. They’re just indoctrinated to believe they are. Religion serves as a distraction and a crutch while feeding humanity’s addiction to certainty.

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 12d

If your past self did things you wouldn’t do today, that’s not shameful. That’s healing in progress.

You’re not alone. Join my free religious trauma support group: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group

#ReligiousTrauma

Free Religious Trauma Support Group | Divorcing Religion

Join Janice Selbie's free religious trauma support group for compassionate help and healing. Our religious trauma syndrome support group offers a safe space to share experiences, gain insights, and connect with others on a similar journey. Find the support you need today.

www.divorcing-religion.com

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 13d

That’s great! We need more knowledgeable and compassionate people focussing on this demographic 😃

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 13d

Things that make me go Hmmm… www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/385...

‘Zizian’ cult case: The wildest, least reported story of the year

The so-called Zizians are a cult of revolutionary-left activists allegedly responsible for a string of slayings across several U.S. states.

www.washingtonexaminer.com

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 15d

Let’s talk about sex and the shame we were taught to carry with it.

Join my free support group for those healing from religious trauma and reclaiming their sexuality: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group

#PurityCulture

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 17d

I'm not just a counsellor. I also understands religious trauma. In fact, I have first-hand experience.

Look for a counsellor who understands religious trauma syndrome.

Book your free consultation today: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-counselling #religioustrauma

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 18d

If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 19d

“Let it hurt. Let it bleed. Let it heal. And let it go.”
-Nikita Gill, Your Soul Is a River

#religioustrauma

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 19d

Ever catch yourself spiraling when someone doesn’t text you back right away?

You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re healing.

Join my free support group:
👉 https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group

#ReligiousTrauma

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 24d

My divorce took years as I unravelled my religious beliefs.

If your faith caused you to avoid divorce for too long, you are not alone. Join my free religious trauma support group and start healing today! https://www.divorcing-religion.com/free-religious-trauma-support-group

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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 26d

You. Are. Brave.

Read my story of deconversion in my book, Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook: https://amzn.to/46U5ELA

#religioustrauma #religioustraumarecovery

Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 26d

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