Reclaimers
Ok, I think we can acknowledge we have a subculture now – a group of people who were once religious but have left and are reclaiming their lives. This group is special and identifiable. It’s not just...
View ArticleMark Twain understood Religious Trauma Syndrome
Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) “I am greatly troubled by what you say. I wrote Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn for adults exclusively, and it always distresses me when I find that boys and girls have been...
View ArticleValerie Tarico speaks on Recovering from Religion
Dr. Tarico is a psychologist from Seattle and a member of Journey Free’s Board of Advisors. Her insights on religion and psychology are unparalleled. Don’t miss her book, Trusting Doubt, and read her...
View ArticleCoping with Religious Family over the Holidays
At this time of year it’s hard to avoid dealing with the differences you have with your family. If you are a “reclaimer” (reclaiming your life after being religious) who has been raised in a religious...
View ArticlePersonal Development Group forming
Based on the new Journey Free 2013 Calendar, a new virtual group dedicated to personal development is forming. This will be especially relevant to folks recovering from religious indoctrination, but...
View ArticlePersonal Development Exercises for February on the JF Calendar
Here are the exercises we are using in the Personal Development Group this month. In general, what we will do each month is practice daily the theme for the month. This is described in Exercise #1....
View ArticleMarch theme is Adventure on JF Calendar
“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature. . . Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” -Helen Keller If we think about it, we can realize how much we care about...
View ArticleRTS on Alternet: Dr. Valerie Tarico interviews Marlene Winell
“Religious Trauma Syndrome: How Some Organized Religion Leads to Mental Health Problems“ Groups that demand obedience and conformity produce fear, not love and growth. Continue HERE for the article...
View ArticleJune is SENSATION on JF Calendar
“The point of diving in a lake is not immediately to swim to the shore, but to be in the lake. To luxuriate in the sensation of water. You do not work the lake out; it is an experience beyond...
View ArticlePresentation to Exmormon Conference
Here’s my talk on “Leaving the Fold” at the Exmormon Foundation Conference on Oct. 15, 2011 in Salt Lake City. I think former Mormons are to be commended for making it out of such a controlling...
View ArticleWhy being an animal is so important
This is a YouTube series of 3 videos from Marlene’s talk at a retreat, explaining why she thinks the most important thing about accepting evolution has nothing to do with the Garden of Eden. It’s...
View ArticleSeptember
September in the Journey Free calendar is about blossoming. “And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin What would...
View ArticleReclaim your self
Ever really thought about what the doctrine of original sin does to a person’s sense of self-worth and capability? I collected these Christian sayings and letters and made this video. Have a look....
View ArticleReclaim the Season!
It’s that time of year again, and we’re here to remind you that religion does not have to dominate the holidays. You can celebrate your own way, have fun & enjoy yourself — even cope with your...
View ArticlePresentation to Exmormon Conference
Here’s my talk on “Leaving the Fold” at the Exmormon Foundation Conference on Oct. 15, 2011 in Salt Lake City. I think former Mormons are to be commended for making it out of such a controlling...
View ArticleWhy being an animal is so important
This is a YouTube series of 3 videos from Marlene’s talk at a retreat, explaining why she thinks the most important thing about accepting evolution has nothing to do with the Garden of Eden. It’s...
View ArticleReclaimers
Ok, I think we can acknowledge we have a subculture now – a group of people who were once religious but have left and are reclaiming their lives. This group is special and identifiable. It’s not just...
View ArticleGreat Poems by Julia Bell
Julia is a reclaimer who lives in London. She is contributing poems to an upcoming anthology called “Happy Heretics: Tips for Recovering from Harmful Religion.” She is writing a memoir about...
View ArticleChildhood Religious Indoctrination
Understanding this process is basic to healing. More information in a forthcoming chapter.
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