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Reflection & Evolution
š By: Summer Reign Preparing for Fall Holidays Thereās something about the shift toward fall that feels quiet ā but loaded. Even before the leaves begin to change, I can sometimes feel it in my body. The anticipation. The subtle anxiety. The awareness that religious holidays are approaching again. For a long time, this season triggered tension before anything even happened. Old memories. Old dynamics. Old expectations. Fall used to feel like bracing myself. But healing has

shunnedbutshining11
Aug 312 min read
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š Reflection & Evolution
šBy: Summer Reign Preparing for Fall Holidays Thereās something about the shift toward fall that feels quiet ā but loaded. Even before the leaves begin to change, I can sometimes feel it in my body. The anticipation. The subtle anxiety. The awareness that religious holidays are approaching again. For a long time, this season triggered tension before anything even happened. Old memories. Old dynamics. Old expectations. Fall used to feel like bracing myself. But healing has

shunnedbutshining11
Jul 312 min read
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Why Do I Still Feel Like Iām Not Enough After Leaving a High-Control Religion?
Watch video here You Are Allowed to Change Your Mind Releasing Old Beliefs, Reclaiming Your Identity, and Choosing Your Own Path By Coach Angie BEFounder, The Exodus Group What If Changing Your Mind Isn't Weakness? One of the greatest freedomsāand one of the greatest fearsāafter leaving a high-control organization is realizing that you are allowed to change your mind. For many of us, changing our minds wasn't encouraged. Questions were seen as doubt. Doubt was seen as danger.
JW Exodus Group
Jul 253 min read
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Town Hall - What is The Exodus Group is doing and how you can assist.
Feel free to listen to our 1st Town Hall. Where we disscuss what what we are currrekntly doing and fill free to stay in contact with us by filling out this form. Click Here
JW Exodus Group
Jul 161 min read
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A Look Back at Our 3rd Annual Great Excape at Arabia Mountain
Welcome to Our Great Excape Recap! Every year, the team at The Exodus Group Collective Foundation looks forward to one special event that brings our mission and community together: The Great Excape. On October 25, 2025, we held our third annual adventure at the breathtaking Arabia Mountaināand what a day it was! Weāre excited to revisit the highlights, celebrate our success, share some inspiring photos, and invite you to join us on the journey ahead. What is the Great Excape?
JW Exodus Group
Jul 83 min read
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šIndependence & Belief
š By: Summer Reign Healing from National & Religious Independence Day Trauma July has always been loud. Fireworks. Flags. Patriotic songs. Religious declarations of freedom. Celebrations of independence in every direction. And while many people feel pride and excitement at this time of year, Iāve often felt something more complicated. Sometimes independence-themed holidays have felt performative. Expected. Prescribed. There were moments when I felt pressure to celebrate in w

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Jun 303 min read
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āļøFreedom & Tribe
By: Summer Reign Navigating Summer Holidays Summer carries a different kind of energy. Longer days. Louder celebrations. Community gatherings. Holidays like Pentecost or Juneteenth can fill the calendar with events, ceremonies, and social expectations. And while some of these moments are meaningful, others have felt complicated for me. There was a time when I showed up out of pressure ā not peace. For three decades, I was not allowed to celebrate any holidays. Once I left,

shunnedbutshining11
May 312 min read
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Life After the eXcape: Cherrita story
Stories of individuals courageously rebuilding their lives and identities. Hi, Iām Cherrita. I am a widow and the mother of three children. I have always had a heart for serving others, especially in the areas of health, wellness, and supporting families. I am certified to work with children and have an excellent driving record. I was raised as one of Jehovahās Witnesses, although I was never baptized. Even so, growing up in a high-control religious environment shaped many pa

Radiate Naturally
May 301 min read
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Rebuilding Self-Trust After Years of Being Told What to Think- by Coach Angie Be
Thereās a moment after leaving a high-control organization that feels confusing in a way you didnāt expect. You finally have freedom⦠but instead of clarity, you feel stuck. Second-guessing everything. Overthinking small decisions. Asking, āWhat if Iām wrong?ā And the truth is⦠itās not because you donāt know how to think. Itās because you were taught not to trust yourself. š§ What Happened to Your Self-Trust? In high-control environments, your inne

Radiate Naturally
May 93 min read
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šŗ Celebration & Identity
šŗ By: Summer Reign Healing from Motherās Day & Fatherās Day Pressure May has a way of highlighting family. Motherās Day. Fatherās Day. Social media fills with tributes, brunch photos, gratitude posts, and polished narratives about what family is āsupposedā to look like. And if Iām honest, these holidays have not always felt warm for me. Sometimes theyāve felt heavy. Family-centered celebrations can stir complicated emotions ā especially for those of us healing from narciss

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Apr 302 min read
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Growth and Evolution
By: Summer Reign Moving Beyond Passover & Resurrection Trauma April has a way of bringing things back to the surface. Certain holidays this month ā whether connected to Passover, resurrection narratives, or family traditions ā used to feel sacred on the outside but heavy on the inside. What looked like celebration often felt like exclusion. What was called faith sometimes felt like judgment. For a long time, I carried the quiet pain of not belonging. April invites growth, b
JW Exodus Group
Mar 312 min read
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Renewal & Belief
šøBy: Summer Reign Navigating Spring Holidays March feels like a quiet invitation to begin again. As the seasons shift and spring holidays approach ā especially ones like Easter ā I notice old emotions rising to the surface. Themes of renewal and redemption are everywhere at this time of year. For some, those words feel hopeful. For me, they once felt heavy. Renewal used to be tied to fear. I was taught that redemption meant I had done something wrong. That I needed saving. T

shunnedbutshining11
Feb 282 min read
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š„ Pre-Race Nutrition Tips š„
Fuel your body. Empower your journey. ā° 1. Eat a Balanced Meal 2ā3 Hours Before the Race Focus on complex carbs for steady energy:...
JW Exodus Group
Aug 7, 20251 min read
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š§ How Movement Improves Your Mental Health
By Coach Angie Be ā Rooted in Healing. Growing Toward Freedom. For many people healing from spiritual trauma or recovering from the grip...
JW Exodus Group
Aug 7, 20252 min read
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šø Step Into Wellness: How to Make Walking Fun (and Profitable!)
By Coach Angie Be ā Rooted in Healing. Growing Toward Freedom. We are excited to see you at The Great eXcape October 25! Did you know...
JW Exodus Group
Aug 7, 20252 min read
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