About Us
Our Mission
To build a confidential, peer-led community where survivors of religious harm across Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and surrounding areas in Upstate South Carolina can share, heal, and reclaim agency—free of judgment or proselytizing.
What we mean by “religious trauma”
People describe their experiences in different ways—religious trauma, church hurt, church abuse, spiritual abuse, or harm linked to purity culture. Whatever words you use, you’ll be met with respect and support. We’re peer-led (not therapy), judgment-free, and confidential.
Who we support
Adults (18+) across Upstate SC—including those still in church, deconstructing, or no longer religious—who are processing experiences like shaming, control, exclusion, assault, or rigid purity teachings.
Our Values
💝 Empathy
We meet each story with respect, not debate.
🌱 Autonomy
Each member controls their recovery journey.
🔒 Confidentiality
First-name basis, no recordings, data-secure.
🌈 Inclusivity
Affirming of all genders, orientations, and faith positions.
📚 Evidence-informed
Guided by trauma research and best peer-support practices.
What to Expect
This is a growing community, and we're excited to build something meaningful together. Here's what you can expect:
Monthly newsletters
Healing resources and community updates delivered to your inbox
Online support groups
Virtual community events and peer-led support sessions
Resource library access
Curated trauma-informed materials and healing resources
Judgment-free space
A safe environment to explore your healing journey at your own pace
Hi, I'm Andrew
Survivor, father, and data & AI leader.
Cat dad, LEGO fan, distance runner.
My Story
I grew up in a 24/7 evangelical, purity culture bubble—homeschooled, in church three times a week, vacation Bible school every summer—taught to fear a god who saw me as never enough through a religious institution that prioritized control through fear. Physical and sexual abuse hid behind that theology, leaving me with silent panic and the sense that something was deeply wrong with me.
In my twenties I began questioning that bubble, yet the weight of unexamined pain finally crushed me in my early 30s. A therapist named it: C-PTSD, with ADHD in the mix. Naming it didn't fix everything, but it opened a path.
I'm still on that path, and I can finally see hope. I want to share that hope with others who grew up inside similar faith cultures. This group is for anyone who wonders if life beyond religious harm is possible. I don't have all the answers, but I believe shared stories create real change.
If you're looking for community on your healing journey, add your voice. We'll grow stronger together.
Your Safety & Privacy
🛡️ Confidentiality First
- • First names only in group settings
- • No recordings of any kind
- • Secure data handling practices
- • What's shared in group stays in group
🤝 Trauma-Informed Approach
- • Peer-led, not therapy or treatment
- • Choice and control for every participant
- • No pressure to share or participate
- • Respect for all faith journeys
Ready to Connect?
Join our growing community of survivors supporting each other through healing. Your story matters, and you don't have to walk this path alone.
Have questions about our approach, group format, or what to expect?
Check out our FAQ