Navigating Painful Truths: Childhood Abuse and Health Rights

This chapter explores the profound impact of authoritarian parenting practices and the culture of child abuse within evangelical circles, emphasizing the importance of validating survivors' experiences. It critiques the weaponization of 'parental rights' in socio-political movements, particularly concerning healthcare and education, and reflects on the legal ramifications for medical providers in restrictive environments. The conversation ultimately argues for the necessity of bodily autonomy as a cornerstone of citizenship and rights.