What if liberation from religious trauma is less about leaving faith behind — and more about reclaiming your true self? On this episode of The Liberated Porch, Kit Morgan, a trans and queer, licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and educator has walked a path through the hell of Christian fundamentalism and into religious trauma recovery.

Kit reveals how embracing your gender and sexuality authenticity can be an act of profound liberation — even in the face of oppressive doctrines.

Growing up amidst the echoes of Baptist prayers, purity culture, and conversion therapy, Kit recounts their journey from a childhood filled with church sermons, strict school rules, and deep internal conflict, to a radical act of self-acceptance in the remote woods of the Adirondacks. They share how the mountains became a sanctuary for letting go of others’ expectations — and how that process of shedding religious shame opened the door to genuine freedom.

This episode isn’t about telling you what to believe — it’s about giving you permission to define your own path to liberation from religious trauma, whether that means holding onto faith, redefining what spirituality means to you, or stepping away entirely.

If you're wrestling with religious trauma, gender identity, or sexuality, this conversation offers hope, validation, and a bold reminder: your authentic self deserves space to breathe for anyone questioning the impact of faith on their gender and sexuality, or for allies seeking to understand religious trauma’s layered effects. Discover how healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all process — it’s a personal revolution. Tune in and find your porch of liberation.