Rebuilding Your Identity After Leaving Religion

From this month’s blog by CTRR Practitioner Terri Allred:

“When I first stepped away from the religion I was raised in, it didn’t feel like a clean break—it felt like a free fall. For a long time, my faith community gave me structure, belonging, and a sense of purpose. It told me who I was, what I should want, and how I should show up in the world.

And then, all at once, it didn’t.

Leaving wasn’t just about shifting beliefs—it was about unraveling an identity that had been wrapped around me since childhood. And that kind of loss? It can shake you to your core.”

Terri Allred is a trauma-informed coach, spiritual mentor, and therapist whose decades of experience have been dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence, domestic abuse, and religious trauma.

Beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Terri is offering a support group titled Sacred Embodiment. Sacred Embodiment is a support group for individuals healing from religious trauma who want to rebuild a sense of safety, regulation, and connection to their bodies. Through gentle somatic practices, emotional regulation tools, and a compassionate community, you’ll explore how to listen to your body, trust your inner signals, and reclaim your sacred aliveness—one breath, one sensation, one reclamation at a time. Schedule a free inquiry call with her to learn more and register!

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