I Belong to Me
A Survivor’s Guide to Recovery and Hope after Religious Trauma
Book • 2026
Tia Levings' 'I Belong to Me' chronicles her 15-year journey of healing and self-discovery after escaping a high-control religious environment.
The book details her transition from survival mode to building an emotionally regulated and self-aware life based on her own values.
It explores themes of reclaiming personal identity, understanding emotional triggers, and developing coping mechanisms for trauma.
The book is structured around personal stories, therapeutic practices, and practical resources to guide readers in rebuilding their sense of self.
Levings emphasizes the importance of self-belonging and self-acceptance as crucial steps in overcoming religious indoctrination and abuse.
The book details her transition from survival mode to building an emotionally regulated and self-aware life based on her own values.
It explores themes of reclaiming personal identity, understanding emotional triggers, and developing coping mechanisms for trauma.
The book is structured around personal stories, therapeutic practices, and practical resources to guide readers in rebuilding their sense of self.
Levings emphasizes the importance of self-belonging and self-acceptance as crucial steps in overcoming religious indoctrination and abuse.
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