Episode 10: The B-Side (Christa)

Sarah and Christa continue the discussion based on the Religious Trauma Syndrome symptoms outlined by Dr. Marlene Winell’s three articles discussed on the previous episodes ( https://www.journeyfree.org/articles-manual/).

From struggling with being authentic and revealing her actual self to having difficulties relating to those outside the church, Christa discusses her battles with feeling disconnected and disempowered in certain areas of her life. She outlines how these symptoms impede everything from friendships to making future plans, and how an underdeveloped sense of self has impacted her relationships and sexuality.