Survivors' Stories to Inspire, Inform, and Uplift
Read stories of survival, resiliency, deconstruction, and healing!
If you would like to share your story of surviving church/cult abuse and/or deconstruction, I would love to hear from you! Details can be found on the Submissions page. This space is inclusive to survivors, spiritual and nonspiritual alike.
Kyle Butler
An Atheist Ex-Pastor On Why He Deconstructed: Interview With Kyle Butler
November 10, 2025
I had the privilege of chatting with Kyle Butler about his journey as an atheist ex-pastor. He shared with me how he became a pastor, why he became an atheist, and how he hopes to help others who are deconstructing religion.
A Pastor's Experience Divorcing a Narcissist: A Conversation with Rev. Rebecca J. Craig
November 5, 2025
I had the privilege of speaking with Rev. Rebecca J. Craig. She shared her story with me, why she became a pastor, how to spot a narcissistic pastor, how she survived a marriage with a narcissistic abuser, and her advice to Christians in toxic marriages.
