Accepting Blog Submissions: April–June, 2026
Accepting Blog Submissions: April–June, 2026
The Religious Trauma Network is pleased to announce our next guest blog series for April–June, 2026. We invite thoughtful, compassionate submissions that explore the themes outlined below. As always, we welcome a wide range of perspectives, religious backgrounds, and lived experiences.
Please note: Submissions that self‑promote (books, blogs, businesses, podcasts, etc.) will not be considered.
April: Rewriting Relationships: Love, Friendship, and Attachment After Religious Trauma
For this month, we welcome posts exploring how high‑control religious environments shape the ways we form, maintain, and experience relationships. Leaving a rigid belief system doesn’t just change what you believe — it changes how you relate to others, how you trust, and how you understand connection.
Possible topics include:
How purity culture shaped your understanding of love, sex, or partnership
Learning to date without fear, shame, or “God’s will” scripts
Attachment wounds from authoritarian parenting or church leadership
Rebuilding trust after spiritual betrayal
Making friends as an adult when you were raised in insular communities
Navigating loneliness, longing, or emotional reactivity in relationships
Stories of finding healthier love after leaving high‑control systems
May: Life Skills We Never Learned: Adulting After High‑Control Religion
This month centers on the practical and emotional challenges of entering adulthood without the developmental tools many people take for granted. High‑control religious environments often prioritize obedience over growth, leaving survivors feeling unprepared for everyday life.
Possible topics include:
Learning to make decisions without fear of being “out of God’s will”
Financial literacy you never received
Setting boundaries with employers, partners, or family
Navigating conflict without shame or shutdown
Building self‑trust after years of external authority
The grief of realizing how much you weren’t taught
Celebrating the small wins of adult autonomy
June: The Stories We Weren’t Allowed to Tell: Voice, Silence, and Speaking Truth
This month invites posts that explore the lifelong impact of being silenced, shamed, or discouraged from expressing your perspective. Many survivors were taught that their voice was dangerous — reclaiming it becomes a powerful part of healing.
Possible topics include:
The cost of being the “quiet, compliant” child
How spiritual abuse teaches people to distrust their own voice
The fear of telling your story when your community forbids it
Reclaiming writing, art, or storytelling as healing
What happens when you finally name what happened
The difference between secrecy and privacy
Stories of finding your voice after years of suppression
Submission Guidelines
Word count: 800–1,500 words
Include: A brief author bio (under 100 words without self-promotion) and any relevant credentials; a headshot may also be submitted if comfortable
Deadlines: Submissions are due two weeks before the start of each month (with April being the exception this quarter)
Submit via: RTN Blog Submission Form
Editing: RTN reserves the right to suggest edits
Social media: Quotes from published pieces may be developed into graphics/posts
We encourage a range of perspectives, religious backgrounds, and voices. All submissions should be sensitive to the experiences of others and avoid language that could be triggering or dismissive of trauma or personal choices.
Our goal is to empower readers, promote progress in healing, maintain ethical standards when discussing sensitive topics, and foster respect for all experiences. We look forward to your thoughtful and compassionate contributions.