Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook

What happens when your entire worldview crumbles? Janice Selbie takes readers on a candid journey through the heart of fundamentalist Christianity and out the other side in this compelling memoir and practical guide.

From devout believer to religious trauma recovery expert, Selbie shares her experiences with unflinching honesty and unexpected humor. She recounts:

• Growing up in an evangelical household
• Her struggles with purity culture and identity
• The crisis of faith that led to leaving religion behind
• Her sometimes messy path to rebuilding a life beyond belief

But "Divorcing Religion" offers more than just a personal story. Drawing from her expertise as a registered professional counselor specializing in religious trauma, Selbie provides a comprehensive "Survival Handbook" for those breaking free from religious indoctrination. Readers will find:

• Exercises for processing grief and reconstructing identity
• Strategies for setting boundaries with still-religious family and friends
• Tools for developing critical thinking skills
• Resources for building a fulfilling secular life

Selbie's unique blend of personal narrative and professional insight makes this an invaluable resource for anyone questioning their faith, healing from religious trauma, or curious about life after fundamentalism. With compassion, wisdom, and a touch of irreverence, "Divorcing Religion" lights the way from indoctrination to liberation.

Author: Janice Selbie

Publisher: Prominence Publishing

Publication Date: Dec 03, 2024

Number of Pages: 320 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1990830692

ISBN-13: 9781990830693