Raised in a Cult: The Lasting Impact of Religious Trauma
Leaving a religious cult, fundamentalist church, or high-control faith environment doesn’t always bring the relief people expect.
For many people raised in evangelical, fundamentalist, or authoritarian religious systems, the effects of religious trauma, church harm, and faith-based harm don’t show up right away. They often surface years later, when life finally slows down enough for the body and mind to catch up.
In this episode, cult survivor and bestselling author, Lilia Tarawa, responds to listener questions about religious trauma, belief, and healing after faith-based harm. These are questions asked repeatedly by people trying to make sense of themselves after leaving religion, especially those who grew up in religious cults or rigid church systems.