Deconversion

Leaving your religion or faith altogether, often after a long period of doubt or change

• You stopped identifying as a member of a religious tradition after years of questioning.

• You felt relief, but also guilt or fear, when you left your faith.

• You lost friends or family who didn’t understand your decision.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Support may be beneficial during the process of reconstructing a new identity.

• Feelings of disorientation or identity confusion may surface post-deconversion.

• Residual shame or fear from prior beliefs may persist.