The guest discusses how traumatic experiences can lead people to search for connection and belonging, which can sometimes result in assimilation into harmful communities such as evangelical purity culture that further disconnect them from their true identity.
Growing up in poverty didn't stop this family from finding joy in music, movies and TV shows. They even used their creativity to make news shows and commercials.
The speaker reflects on their childhood trauma and the desire to feel close to God, themselves, and their family as a means to cope with loss and find safety. They also discuss the importance of recognizing bodily signals as they practice embodiment.
The evangelical church can be a safe space for those yearning for connection but at the same time can cause further disconnection and assimilation, as seen in the experience of those who are disconnected from their native culture. Purity culture plays a role in this severing of ties and loss of identity.