Let's Talk Religious Trauma

In this deeply personal reflection, I share my experiences navigating religious trauma, exploring my identity, and striving to reconcile my authentic self with the faith teachings of my upbringing. Through intimate stories from my childhood in church, my time in Bible College, experiences in ministry, and coming out, I offer an honest look at the complexities and nuances of spirituality, self-acceptance, and healing.

Trigger Warning: Contains sensitive discussions around sexual assault, religious trauma, and emotional abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Reviews

What an open and courageous story.You are wonderful and full of unconditional love.Thank you so much for your courage and your openness, and I feel that what you are saying is true within you, that what you are saying is what you have experienced.It was incredibly exciting to follow your story, and I feel that something deep within us is changing and transforming in suffering and dissolving in love, and that we can be certain that there is a great love.

What an inspiring, beautiful story! In the act of sharing this, you were literally demonstrating what it looks like to care for others by being your whole self and sharing that. I hope to do the same someday—thank you for the inspo!

A peaceful, loving guidance for finding your own trusting path; I really enjoyed listening to your story. Thanks Friend.

Alejandro, this is so incredibly powerful and moving, I’m in tears 😭😭😭💜. Thank you for sharing this chapter of your story and letting us see your beautiful, tender heart ♥️🙏🏼

Dear Alejandro, your Love Story touched me deeply ❤❤ I feel all of your pain. All of your brave decisions to honor who you are in the face of rejection and abandonment from those you loved is such an inspiration. I Love the spiritual healing work you are doing for us my friend ❤