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Religious Trauma & Deconstruction: Why It’s Time for a More Compassionate Conversation
In recent years, the word deconstruction has become somewhat of a lightning rod in Christian spaces. For some, it evokes fear associated with backsliding, rebellion, or a rejection of truth. But for many others, especially those carrying the wounds of abuse within high-control churches, deconstruction isn’t a trend or a threat. It’s a lifeline. A way to heal. A necessary step toward reclaiming spiritual autonomy and personal integrity.

Elise Heerde
May 21


Faith without Pretence: Navigating Toxic Positivity
While positivity is generally a good thing, toxic positivity might not be the best route to take.

Elise Heerde
Nov 4, 2023


Musings from my therapy room
The optimal functioning zone is when we are calm and connected. We can be connected to other people, or to a task. In this calm and connecte

Kylie Maddox Pidgeon
Oct 11, 2020


Tamie and Kylie talk therapy
A conversation between two FHE contributors about seeing and being a psychologist.

Tamie Davis
Oct 5, 2020


World Mental Health Day
This #WorldMentalHealthDay I thought I’d share some musings from my therapy room. 1. Panic attacks are treatable. You don't have to put...
Kylie Maddox Pidgeon
Oct 10, 2019


A Time for Everything – Life with a Baby
I have a newborn. I say it like I’m in an AA meeting. Hi, my name is Erin and I have a newborn. It’s been 39 days since I last slept. I...
Erin Martine-Sessions
Apr 10, 2018


The Problem with Perfection
Do you try your best but your best never seems good enough? You strive to be the ultimate friend, wife, mother, sister, daughter,...

Elise Heerde
Oct 31, 2017


Women's Shame Part 1: Ascribed
It has been good to see further discussion in western journals and books on the subject of shame and honour in the past few years. We...
Moyra Dale
Oct 18, 2017


Joy unerasable
I got a tattoo on my wrist this year, of the word joy. I could tell the tattoo artist thought it was a boringly cheery middle-aged woman...

Megan Powell du Toit
Oct 13, 2017


In God my Refuge and Strength
The moment that you accept that anxiety is a real issue in your life is a big step in managing anxiety. Earlier this year as I sought to...

Louisa Macourt
Sep 15, 2017
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