Michelle Moffitt

Michelle Moffitt, a psychotherapist and founder of Five Oaks Counseling, shares her journey escaping the constraints of a conservative church. She discusses the trauma of being a pastor's wife and the emotional isolation faced when seeking help. Moffitt emphasizes the importance of trusting one’s intuition and finding trauma-informed therapists. She offers practical advice for people leaving high-control religious systems, advocating for community support and gradual exposure to new ideas. Ultimately, she encourages embracing complexity and learning to trust oneself.