Healing Religious Hurts: Stories and Tips to Find Love and Peace

Healing Religious Hurts: Stories & Tips to Find Love and Peace by Elizabeth Ann Atkins & Joanie Lindenmeyer offers a compassionate guide for those who have endured the pain of being shamed, guilted, rejected, or scorned by religion or its people. 

Delving into the complexities of spirituality and the quest for inner peace, the book courageously explores questions and past experiences relating to religion, spirituality, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. 

Elizabeth and Joanie collaborated on this book because they've both individually chronicled their unique religious and spiritual journeys in their best-selling memoirs.

Now they present Healing Religious Hurts-with its focus on finding spiritual nourishment and embracing individuality-to provide valuable insights on how to navigate the path to healing and self-acceptance. From understanding the difference between religion and spirituality, to finding a faith community that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, the book quips readers with the tools to forge their own spiritual journey and connect with others who share similar experiences.

Healing Religious Hurts features a special chapter dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting stories of resilience and self-discovery as individuals reclaim their spirituality after facing rejection, heartache and disconnection from religious institutions. 

With contributions from people across America, the book serves as a beacon of hope and solidarity, offering a supportive space for readers to explore their spiritual beliefs and find solace in shared experiences.

Ultimately, Healing Religious Hurts is a testament to the transformative power of forgiveness, acceptance, and the pursuit of spiritual peace, offering readers the guidance and inspiration they need to embark on a journey of healing and rediscovery. 

Have you experienced a rift with religion, and now you're seeking the love, comfort, and peace of spiritual connection?

Do you feel disconnected from traditional religion that may have caused a chasm with your family?

Are you on a spiritual quest to find meaning and solace that may have taken you on many paths, but not leading to the idyllic place that your heart and soul desire? 

Welcome to Healing Religious Hurts, a safe space to explore new ideas and learn how others have healed past pains and found peace and love with God, Spirit, or their own beliefs.

Welcome to Healing Religious Hurts: Stories & Tips to Find Love and Peace by Elizabeth Ann Atkins & Joanie Lindenmeyer. This book frees you to express your most authentic self, just as you are, and to feel the divine love and joy without restrictive rules, fear of rejection, or devastating labels.

This book can guide your spiritual journey and show that you have the power to define your own beliefs, and to create a daily practice that nourishes your heart and soul.  

This book is for everyone-young or older, LGBTQ+ or straight. Race, ethnicity, national origin, culture, and other divisive labels are irrelevant here.

God is love. Our hearts yearn for love, peace, and connection to each other and to the magnificent spiritual powers of the universe.

So let this book help you explore, learn, and celebrate the wondrous powers of Healing Religious Hurts, so you can enjoy peace and love as never before.

Elizabeth Ann Atkins is a best-selling author, award-winning TV host, actress, and journalist who teaches how to unlock one's infinite potential to live and love in peace and purpose. Elizabeth's and sister Catherine M. Greenspan created Two Sisters Writing & Publishing, which has written and published 32 memoirs, novels, business books, poetry books, and journals since its creation in 2016.The company also hosts monthly writing contests and the Two Sisters Writing Club, and showcases their blog, A Tale of Two Sisters. Elizabeth and Catherine have written and published dozens of books, including their mother's book, The Triumph of Rosemary: A Memoir, by Judge Marylin E. Atkins. Their mother wrote the book herself, chronicling her controversial, interracial marriage to former Roman Catholic Priest Thomas Lee Atkins. Elizabeth has a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan.She has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, NPR, and many other programs. As America's Book Coach, she helps aspiring authors achieve their dreams of becoming published authors.The bestselling author of 40 books, Elizabeth also co-hosts MI Healthy Mind, a weekly TV show aiming to shatter the stigma of mental illness, addiction, and abuse. Elizabeth's new book, The Biss Tribe: Activating Your Goddess Power, inspired her popular podcast/YouTube show, The Goddess Power Show.She is also a certified meditation teacher and wellness advocate.

Joanie Lindenmeyer is a former Catholic nun and retired teacher and coach who enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling, fishing, gardening, playing guitar, listening to music, hiking and walking, baking treats and hanging out with family and friends. Filled with joy and hope, she believes Jesus is her best friend. In 1982, she met Carol Tierheimer and they married on August 5, 2020.Raised in San Diego, California, she taught Physical Education and Health in public high school for 25 years, after teaching Religion and P.E. for four years in Catholic elementary schools. She coached boys and girls sports teams for 20 years.Joanie worked at two nonprofits and a county Department of Health in areas of community health, addictions, teen pregnancy, sexuality, child abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention, STI testing and counseling, and wellness. A San Diego State University graduate, she was a member of the university volleyball team and has a California teaching credential. She was a Catholic Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, ministering in many ways. Her dedication shines to people of all ages, making their lives brighter, happier and healthier. She was committed to her one and only, lifetime lover and spouse of 40 years and is a recent widow. Joanie and Carol Tierheimer began writing Nun Better: An AMAZING Love Story together in the Brookings, Oregon home they shared for 31 years.

Catherine M. Greenspan is co-founder of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing® and author of the Young Adult novels, The Veronica Series: Veronica, I Heard Your Mom's Black, Veronica Talks to Boys, and Race Home, Veronica.