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Reba Riley on Post Traumatic Church Syndrome

Oct 15, 2019
Reba Riley, blogger, artist, and author of "Post Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing," shares her transformative journey through faith and emotional struggles. She reveals her exploration of 30 religions before 30, discussing the healing power of love and forgiveness. Reba emphasizes the significance of kindness, the impact of community in overcoming depression, and the importance of embracing life's grey areas where rigid beliefs fall short. Her insights highlight that love is the ultimate force in finding connection and hope.
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INSIGHT

Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome

  • Reba Riley experienced a spiritual crisis after leaving her faith, calling it "post-traumatic church syndrome."
  • This term describes the feeling of losing a core part of oneself after leaving religion.
ANECDOTE

Mother's Acceptance

  • Reba's mother, a devout Christian, struggled with Reba's exploration of different religions.
  • Eventually, she accepted Reba's journey, realizing her love was greater than their religious differences.
INSIGHT

Finding God in Love

  • Reba found that love was the common thread in every religion she explored.
  • She concluded that wherever she found love, she also found God.
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