Stephan Neff
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510 Crystal Hamilton: How To Redefine Family After Religious Trauma
510 Crystal Hamilton: How To Redefine Family After Religious Trauma
510 Crystal Hamilton: How To Redefine Family After Religious Trauma
Thursday 9th January 2025
Crystal Hamilton shares her journey of overcoming religious trauma and redefining family in this eye-opening episode of Steps To Sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Crystal Hamilton discusses her strict Mormon upbringing and the expectations placed on her.
- She shares the challenges of a young marriage that ended in divorce.
- The episode explores the impact of religious trauma on mental health.
- Crystal talks about her journey towards self-discovery and healing.
- The importance of redefining family and breaking free from ingrained beliefs is highlighted.
I didn't know leaving my childhood religion was traumatic until I was after grad school.
In this eye-opening episode of Steps To Sobriety, Crystal Hamilton shares her journey of overcoming religious trauma and redefining family. Raised in a strict Mormon household, Crystal was taught that her sole purpose was to be a wife and mother. She struggled with these expectations and eventually found herself in a young marriage that dissolved by the age of 18.
Her search for belonging led her down a path of partying and self-discovery, only to realise much later the depth of the trauma she had endured. Crystal opens up about the immense pressure from her family and the church, the shame associated with not conforming, and the impact it had on her mental health. Through candid anecdotes and raw honesty, she discusses the challenges of breaking free from deeply ingrained beliefs and the journey towards healing.
Host Stephan Neff engages with empathy and curiosity, making this conversation not just informative but deeply relatable. Whether you're dealing with similar struggles or seeking to understand the complexities of religious trauma, this episode offers valuable insights and hope. Crystal's story is a testament to resilience and the power of redefining one's path. Tune in to hear how she navigated her way to a more authentic life, and perhaps find some inspiration for your own journey.