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A memoir and guide for healing from religious trauma and reclaiming your true self.

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Becoming Me: Unraveling and Healing the Sacred Wounds of Religious Trauma

Becoming Me is a religious trauma book for women ready to name their story and begin healing from religious trauma. It blends memoir and guide, weaving my journey with the stories of women I’ve worked with. Together, these voices bring language, connection, and hope.

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About the Book

Becoming Me names the hidden impact of religious conditioning, purity culture, and earned worth. For women who grew up LDS or in other high-demand faith traditions, these teachings shaped identity, relationships, and body image in painful ways.

This is not just a memoir. It is a guide for healing from religious trauma, offering language, validation, and practices to help you reclaim your story and step into wholeness.

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Who This Book is For

  • Women unraveling LDS or religious trauma

  • Readers deconstructing faith who need validation and language

  • Therapists seeking deeper understanding of religious trauma healing

  • Anyone searching for belonging, authenticity, and voice

  • Words for experiences that often stay unspoken

  • Recognition and relief through shared stories

  • Gentle practices to support healing from religious trauma

  • Guidance on rebuilding identity, reclaiming your body, and creating authentic connection

What You Will Gain

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Cassidy DuHadway

Cassidy DuHadway, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, EMDRIA Approved Trainer, and consultant. She specializes in complex trauma, early childhood wounds, and religious trauma healing. As CEO of Purple Sky Counseling, she leads a team of therapists and trains professionals nationwide.

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What People Are Saying

  • “Healing Book”

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    “I recognized my own struggles with religion before reading Cassidy’s book, but I found words I didn’t have and connection in others’ stories. Some parts were triggering, but finishing left me grounded and steady in my own truth.” – Becca

  • “Beautifully Written”

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    “As a therapist, this book shows the importance of doing your own work when helping clients navigate religious trauma. Cassidy weaves her story with others in a way that is relatable even outside Mormonism. A must read for anyone from high-demand religions.” – Krista

  • “Not Just for Religious Trauma”

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    “I didn’t think I had religious trauma, but so much resonated. Beyond religion, this book shines a light on the ways society shapes us. It helped me see myself more clearly and embrace a truer self without guilt.” – MAO

  • “Finally… Someone Put Words to What I’ve Lived”

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    “This book cracked me open in the best way. It names religious trauma with honesty and compassion, like both a mirror and a hand on your back. If you’ve struggled with guilt, shame, or identity loss from religious teachings, please read this book.” – Anne

  • “A Must Read”

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    “As a therapist in Utah, I see the depth of religious trauma every day. Cassidy’s writing is validating, insightful, and deeply helpful for clients and helpers alike. This is a powerful guide for those unraveling high-demand religion.”
    – Sarah M.

  • "Nailed It"

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    “Even coming from a different Christian background, Cassidy’s words described my experience. This book gives language to feelings I carried for years. If you’re struggling to explain what happened to you in church, read this book.” - Venessa

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