When you've experienced significant time in a high control religious environment, you may have noticed the powerful pull towards a sense of community and belonging. One of the most common areas of grief I've heard from those who have left their faith circle, is that of the loss of community. When you belong to a group of people who seemingly think, act, and believe like you do, there's a false sense of safety that you belong. This need to belong is natural, it's biological, i

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