You’re out.
But that doesn’t mean you’re free.
It shows up in all kinds of
ordinary, everyday ways.
You reread a work email before you hit send seven times.
Not because it matters that much...
but because it doesn't feel safe to be wrong.
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You’re exhausted on the couch.
It's been a rougggggh day but you can’t rest.
Something feels "off".
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You send a text that feels honest. A little bold, even.
*Crickets*
You’re sure you crossed a line and they’re judging you.
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You constantly defer to authority.
Your boss.
Your doctor.
Your yoga teacher.
The guy ahead of you in line.
It doesn't even occur to you to say NO
or question what they tell you to do.
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You are craving tacos.
They want Thai.
You say "Ok, fine, yes, great!"
You love green curry. You’re flexible. You’re chill.
It doesn't really matter.
Right?
This is real life running on real deep conditioning
Second-guessing, overanalyzing, constant self-criticism, feeling guilt when experiencing pleasure, saying YES when you mean no, dismissing your needs.
These are not personality flaws. They are symptoms of high-control trauma.
These deeply ingrained patterns make it feel difficult to hear your own wisdom, trust yourself, and speak your truth.
Religious trauma recovery begins with showing up for yourself
It requires compassion, curiosity, and courage.
It is not about fixing yourself.
It is about unlearning conditioned patterns and integrating your experience.
It means rebuilding from the inside out and remembering the core of who you are.
Here's what high-control systems condition you to forget
that has everything to do with you taking your power back:
You're not flawed.
You're not broken.
You are enough just the way you are.
Remembering this is the beginning.
THE INTEGRATION METHOD
Healing means rebuilding the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
High-control systems distort the inner system by amplifying belief while suppressing instinct, emotion, and inner authority.
Body regulated by fear.
Mind shaped by doctrine.
Heart controlled by shame.
Spirit governed by hierarchy.
Recovery requires integration. Regulation, discernment, self-trust, emotional expression, and spiritual autonomy develop together.
Sovereignty emerges when every part of you belongs to you.
HELLO
My name is Dawn
I was born into a high-control religious system and experienced total shunning as a young adult. I understand the sleepless nights, the grief, and the disorientation that comes when you have to rebuild your life without a map.
Today, I support people recovering from coercive spiritual systems as they return home to themselves and become the authority of their own life.
Rebuilding after religious trauma is not easy but you don't have to do it alone.
Read my recovery story →
You'll find my work at the intersection of
Somatic Healing
Energy Medicine
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The Akashic Records
Religious Trauma & Cult Recovery
I'm a little bit woo, a whole lot grounded, and passionate about sharing tools and resources that support religious trauma and cult recovery.
Trauma-informed healing sessions and events
Embodied Processing
Work with your body’s wisdom to gently unwind survival patterns, stuck emotions and old narratives
Akashic Records
Clear limiting beliefs, release unsupportive energetic imprints, and gain insight into your life path
Classes & Community
Safe spaces for deep inner work, nervous system healing and inner empowerment
Support for religious trauma
& high-control group survivors
XJW Recovery
A group for former Jehovah’s Witnesses to find inner strength and encouragement in community
The Haven
An online somatic healing circle where survivors of high-control groups learn tools to heal their nervous system
"Living life to its fullest!"
This is a spiritual awareness journey that teaches you how to use tools and information to explore healing, loving, and living life to its fullest!
Val F
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The Essential Self-Healing Guide 🦋
All my favorite healing tools, somatic practices, and emotional reframes that can support you on your healing journey.
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