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Must-See Resources
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Coming Out As You Guide ~ Need a little guidance coming out? Not even sure what you're coming out as, or how to talk with your family and friends about it? The folks at The Trevor Project created a 3-step program you can do at home for free. And if you decide not to come out, that’s ok too.
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Society for Humanistic Judaism ~ If you love your heritage but not the faith, get together with other secular Jews to celebrate Jewish culture without supernatural underpinnings. Find a community near you.
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Footsteps ~ If you're a current or former ultra-Orthodox Jew, NY-based Footsteps and their worldwide affiliates offer programs to help you through any stage of leaving your faith and community. They also offer various programs and resources for those coming out, both as non-religious and also LGBTQ.
Journey Free ~ Dr. Marlene Winell is the therapist who coined the term Religious Trauma Syndrome. She offers sessions over Skype or from her office in Oakland, CA. Dr. Winell also leads an online support group and holds weekend retreats for those looking to reclaim their lives after toxic religion.
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Break Free Together ~ Dinner parties for people healing from sexual shame? We're down. Linda Kay Klein, author of Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Women and How I Broke Free, founded this organization bringing together people from various religious backgrounds for story exchange over the dinner table. Break free from shame!
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Recovering from Religion ~ One of the largest resource sites for both religious folks who still value their faith and non-religious folks seeking secular help. See their vast list of mental health and crisis information, find a local support group, or call 1-844-368-2848 to talk with someone from their peer support hotline.
You can also check out the following pages on this site. We hope you find what you're looking for!
• Judaism - This page offers resources specifically for people with a Jewish background, from Orthodox to Reform.
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• LGBTQ - Whether you need a safe place to stay after being kicked out of home, or you want advice for coming out, or you're looking for affirming resources to share with religious loved ones, find support here.
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• Secular Resources - Find a faith-free therapist, an online or local support group of non-theists, and check out some of the blogs and podcasts from other ex-believers who dared to doubt.
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• Faith-Friendly Resources - If you still find comfort in faith, the organizations listed here will be sensitive to your beliefs while offering support for your doubts.
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• Mental Health - Do you find yourself struggling with depression or anxiety after a loss of faith? Learn more about Religious Trauma Syndrome and find a therapist or peer support group who can help.