Welcome to my blog! This is a small space designed specifically to give voice to the voiceless and shed light on abuse and injustice that is happening quietly in the dark corners of religious institutions. It is also a place to celebrate the movement forward as we progress in our journey to provide full justice for everyone within the church. Please feel free to look around or use the “Search” function to find something in particular. Visit the About page to find out more or contact me. Thank you for visiting. Join us as we help others become #SavedFromTheSilence!
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Burn. It. Down.
I listened and watched for over twenty years as the people who said they were God’s mouthpieces spewed the “if you died today, do you know for sure you’d be in Heaven” sales-pitch, scare tactic, 123-repeat-after-me, manipulative, skeezy lines. I used to believe in the pious, creepy, condemnation and arrogance-laden, self-righteous shit shows solemnly (gleefully) …
Silence Is Not An Option
Saved from the silence. What does that really mean? Well, for many survivors of oppression, it means that our voice is not optional. It is not a choice. Rather, it is a sacred calling and solemn responsibility. We don’t get to choose when to break the silence. We don’t get to decide whether it will …
Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers. On the surface, the term might look innocuous. They prevent disturbance, preserve the status quo, keep the rebels in line. But when it comes to peacekeepers within interpersonal relationships and faith community environments, there’s a vast difference between enforcing the status quo and creating true, lasting peace. A peacekeeper protects the rules and the …
Special Thanks
There is absolutely no way I could have escaped fundamentalism, let alone become a part of victim advocacy efforts, without the support and encouragement of my partner in life and love. I love you to the moon and back.
Saved From The Silence 