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Breaking My Silence and Finding Purpose
"I know this betrayal firsthand. As a child, I lived in fear - of my father, of his abuse, of what I had been told about God, of having nowhere safe to turn for help or for truth. In my 20s, I finally understood the full truth: I had grown up in a polygamous, apocalyptic, doomsday cult.
I carried so many secrets within me, having been taught that keeping them was necessary to protect my family and honor God. The weight of those secrets was crushing, and the taste of freedom seemed like a distant dream I couldn't even imagine.
The journey toward healing felt impossible at first - I was trapped between continuing to live in fear or risking everything I'd ever known, including my own sense of reality. But step by step, I found my way forward.
Through my own healing journey, I discovered a profound truth: my suffering could serve a greater purpose. Today, I lead beEmboldened with a singular mission - to ensure no one else walks this path alone, as I did. Every survivor deserves to find their way back to trust, hope, and authentic faith."
- Naomi, Founder & Executive Director
Why Other Storytellers Support Us:
"Having witnessed spiritual abuse impact those closest to me, I'm grateful to help create a space where survivors are truly seen and validated. I invest in beEmboldened because they address a critical need with excellence and care, transforming lives by offering hope to those who have felt hopeless."
-Natasha Fish, beEmboldened Board Chair and Donor
Why Other Storytellers Support Us:
"Having experienced spiritual abuse personally and witnessed its devastating impact on others, I see the critical need for beEmboldened's unique approach. I invest because I trust not only in the mission, but in the faithful stewardship and integrity that drives every aspect of this work."
- Teasi Cannon, Board Member, Survivor, and Donor
You can make this possible for more people:
"As a survivor of spiritual abuse, I know firsthand the deep pain of having faith used as a tool for exploitation. I invest in beEmboldened because they offer what I needed on my own journey - a way to untangle truth from lies, find healing through trauma-informed support, and rediscover authentic faith."
-Cat Morgan, beEmboldened Board Vice Chair, Survivor, and Donor
Our Vision for 2025
Launch two new digital courses to reach survivors worldwide
Expand our mentoring program to support more individuals and groups
Develop additional church training resources to prevent spiritual abuse
Host the first in-person Living Out Freedom conference
Create new bE+ content addressing the intersection of trauma and faith
Join Us in Writing New Stories of Hope. Be One of 60 Storytellers by April 30th.
Together, we can ensure that no one walks this journey of rebuilding alone.
beEmboldened is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 36-4969197
Become a Monthly Storyteller
Your monthly gift answers these cries with hope. As a Storyteller, you help survivors reclaim their narratives. Instead of their stories ending in betrayal, you help write new chapters—ones of restoration, healing, and renewed faith.
