CarissaExplainsNothing

Speak Up

Added 2023-05-31 11:57:11 +0000 UTC

Growing up as a girl in the conservative Christian world meant my voice mattered less.

A huge part of my healing has been speaking out about many of the harmful things I experienced inside the American evangelical church and the Christian homeschooling movement… purity culture indoctrination, spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, all sorts of discrimination, etc. Being vocal about these things has brought an end to most of my previous relationships, but it’s also allowed me to connect with others who share similar experiences.

The most important thing to me about speaking up is when I hear from others that me sharing so openly is allowing them to feel less alone. For a lot of people, just knowing someone who “gets it” and they can relate to is a big part of those early stages of healing. I am incredibly honored to be a part of that journey for others.

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