In this episode, I continue to share about my experiences in spiritual institutions. I have been a part of a DOZEN different institutions and have had close encounters with HUNDREDS of spiritual leaders and have experienced tremendous abuse and trauma for over four decades. I fought long and hard to address harm in a Biblical manner. (Note: There is some overlap between part 2 and 3. I apologize for repeating myself. Also, I referenced Matthew 25, but I meant Matthew 18. I think I need a nap now.) I spoke up on behalf of others who were being harmed. My voice was ignored and silenced. My spirit grew weaker and weaker. Three years ago, I left corporate religion and pursued safety and freedom. I now experience peace and joy that I never knew before. Ladies, you are invited to the third annual Held & Healed Retreat: https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat?mibextid=Zxz2cZ. Please join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

In this episode, I conclude sharing about my experiences in spiritual institutions. I have been a part of a DOZEN different institutions and have had close encounters with HUNDREDS of spiritual leaders and have experienced tremendous abuse and trauma for over four decades. I fought long and hard to address harm in a Biblical manner. I spoke up on behalf of others who were being harmed. My voice was ignored and silenced. My spirit grew weaker and weaker. Three years ago, I left corporate religion and pursued safety and freedom. I now experience peace and joy that I never knew before. Ladies, you are invited to the third annual Held & Healed Retreat: https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat?mibextid=Zxz2cZ. Please join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

In this episode, I continue to share about my experiences in spiritual institutions. I have been a part of a DOZEN different institutions and have had close encounters with HUNDREDS of spiritual leaders and have experienced tremendous abuse and trauma for over four decades. I fought long and hard to address harm in a Biblical manner. I spoke up on behalf of others who were being harmed. My voice was ignored and silenced. My spirit grew weaker and weaker. Three years ago, I left corporate religion and pursued safety and freedom. I now experience peace and joy that I never knew before. Ladies, you are invited to the third annual Held & Healed Retreat: https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat?mibextid=Zxz2cZ. Please join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

In this episode, I share about the first 24 years of my life inside spiritual institutions. I have been a part of a DOZEN different institutions and have had close encounters with HUNDREDS of spiritual leaders and have experienced tremendous abuse and trauma for over four decades. I fought long and hard to address harm in a Biblical manner. I spoke up on behalf of others who were being harmed. My voice was ignored and silenced. My spirit grew weaker and weaker. Three years ago, I left corporate religion and pursued safety and freedom. I now experience peace and joy that I never knew before. Ladies, you are invited to the third annual Held & Healed Retreat: https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat?mibextid=Zxz2cZ. Please join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

This episode comes straight from my heart to the hearts of stay-at-home mamas. I share a bit of my story and some things I wish I had known 25 years ago. I celebrate ALL good, loving, and safe mamas and want to offer SAHMs some things no one offered me. Check out the 2023 Held & Healed Retreat (Rest, Regulate, & Reset) here: https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat. Ladies, you are invited to join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

Glimmers are the opposite of triggers and they can be cues of safety, beauty, healing, joy, and peace. In this episode I share about my journey of glimmer hunting, and invite you to join me. Intentionally seeking out gratitudes and goodness glimmers has been very regulating and healing for me. For more info about the 2023 Held & Healed (Online) Retreat (Rest, Regulate & Reset): https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat. Ladies, you are invited to join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

I have experienced religious institutional abuse and trauma as a child, as a teen, and as an adult. My hope and prayer is that we can learn from past mistakes and know better and do better to keep our kids safe. Blog post: https://heatherelizabeth.org/blog/35558/is-your-vbs-kids-camp-safe-?. Ladies, you are invited to join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.

Father’s Day is another special occasion that can be very painful for survivors. Instead of saying “Happy Father’s Day,” I pray for a Gentle Father’s Day for you and yours. Ladies, you are invited to join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

Abuse is so much more than broken bones and bruises. Sarah McDugal created a resource that outlines 18 forms of abuse. In this episode and the previous one, I share examples of each form. For the full list, go to https://www.wildernesstowild.com/. Ladies, you are invited to join us for the third annual (online) Held & Healed Retreat. Our theme is Rest, Regulate & Reset and Sarah McDugal is our guest speaker. Register at https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat. Join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

Abuse is so much more than broken bones and bruises. Sarah McDugal created a resource that outlines 18 forms of abuse. In this episode and the next one, I will share examples of each form. For the full list, go to https://www.wildernesstowild.com/. Ladies, you are invited to join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.