Guilty? Of What?: Overcoming Guilt After Leaving Religion

From this month’s blog by CTRR Practitioner Nicole Clifton:

“When someone has been part of a high-control religion and decides to leave, one of the emotions that can set in is guilt. This guilt can manifest in various ways—such as feeling like they've disappointed God or walked away from ministries they were involved in. One of the most burdensome aspects of guilt often relates to how our loved ones perceive us. The weight of disappointing family, friends, coworkers, mentors, or mentees can feel overwhelming because it seems like we are causing pain and grief for others. We may think that if we had just held on longer, done something differently, or had more faith, we wouldn’t be hurting those we care for and love.”

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