One of the detrimental consequences of authoritarian parenting is emotional neglect, which is where the experience of being “love starved” originates.
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Setting Boundaries After Leaving Religion: The Complete Guide
High control religions tend to devalue personal needs, instead prioritizing self-sacrifice. When you’ve been indoctrinated into this mindset, setting boundaries can feel unfamiliar and even scary. This article breaks down everything you need to know about setting boundaries after leaving a high control religion.
A Therapist Reviews: A Radical Awakening by Dr Shefali
This book was life-changing for me. It helps women understand the cultural forces and family of origin dynamics that lead them into total self-abandonment. But it doesn’t stop there — it also offers clear guidance for how to reclaim your power and step back into your authentic self.
How High Control Religions Make Women Vulnerable to Abuse
When you’re raised in a high control religion, or even indoctrinated into a high control religion as an adult, you develop certain characteristics to help you survive the demands of the religion. This article explores the ways that high control religions make women more vulnerable to becoming involved in an abusive relationship.
How to Navigate Relationships with Religious Family Members
When you leave a high control religion, relationships with religious family members can become very complicated. This in-depth article outlines 5 steps to help you navigate these tricky family dynamics.
How to Untangle Religious Trauma from Family Trauma
As people begin the journey of healing from their religious trauma, they often discover it’s completely tangled up with their family trauma. One seems to complicate the other. This article explores why this is and what to do about it.