You’re out.
But that doesn’t mean you’re free.
High-control systems don’t just dictate behavior.
They shape your inner world.
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.
The good news is that these are learned patterns.
They are not who you are.
And what was learned can be unlearned.
That’s where the rebuilding begins.
THE WHOLE SYSTEM APPROACH
Healing from religious trauma means rebuilding the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
High-control environments impact every level of the internal system.
The body learns survival.
The mind adopts belief structures.
The heart internalizes emotional narratives.
The spirit absorbs hierarchy and meaning.
Recovery begins when the whole system is rebuilt together.
Sovereignty is reclaimed when
every part of you belongs to you.
HELLO LOVELY
I'm Dawn
I was born into a mainstream cult and experienced total shunning as a young adult. I know what it’s like to lie awake at night doing Armageddon math. To wake up outside the system and realize you don’t know who you are without it. To feel completely unprepared for the world you were warned about your entire life.
I’ve been out for over three decades. At the time, there was no roadmap for cult recovery. No language for religious trauma.
The programs and teachings I offer today are what I needed back then.
You’ll find my work at the intersection of religious trauma recovery, somatic healing, energy medicine, and the Akashic Records. I use grounded tools that are simple and speak to the heart.
Rebuilding after religious trauma isn’t easy, but it is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.
Read my recovery story →
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ROOT & RISE
An eight-week small group experience for those ready to return to themselves after religious trauma and coercive control.
Inside a structured, trauma-informed container, you'll begin to:
✦ reconnect with your inner wisdom
✦ restore self-trust
✦ reclaim your voice
This is where you begin to rebuild yourself from the inside out.
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