ATTENTION: Survivors of church hurt, spiritual Abuse, and/or religious trauma
Breathing Again:
Finding Grace, Healing Shame, and Reclaiming Faith After Spiritual Trauma
A gentle companion for anyone learning to breathe again after legalism, religious trauma, or faith deconstruction.
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For all of my friends who have done the hard work of deconstruction and are in the messy middle of reconstruction or don't know how to start your reconstruction...
This is the resource for you!
In Breathing Again: Finding Peace While Navigating Faith Reconstruction, I share how I journeyed from a complete faith deconstruction to a healthy faith reconstruction where I can breathe freely in peace and truth.
Each chapter illustrates a different aspect of my journey with actionable steps for you to take on your own journey. At the end of each chapter, you'll find reflections, scripture, and honest prayers.
If you are stuck in this messy middle right now or you know someone who is struggling with their faith, I'm sure you'll find encouragement and hope in the pages of my book.
Why Breathing Again?
My Name is Kristen, and I was a Teenage Pharisee..
For years, I wrestled with my own story — a faith shaped by performance, legalism, and spiritual wounds. Deconstruction wasn’t just a season for me; it was survival.
Writing became my way to process what I couldn’t untangle in my head — and slowly, gently, words became a path toward healing.
Breathing Again grew out of that journey — and now I continue to explore these themes in my faith reconstruction blog and in my work with other writers who are walking similar roads.
Praise for Breathing Again
"I’ve always said that there’s only one way to deconstruct, and that’s your way! I love Kristen Neighbarger’s personal, honest and thorough account of her own deconstruction because it helps the rest of us who are experiencing it feel normal. This is a natural, healthy, and necessary journey we call spiritual growth. If you want another angle on how deconstruction is done, read this book."
--David Hayward, aka, NakedPastor, author of “The Lasting Supper: Letters for Deconstruction”
"For anyone deconstructing and reconstructing their faith, Breathing Again will quite literally be a breath of fresh air. Writing gently with personal stories, Kristen validates her readers, gives them permission to be on their faith journey, and lets them know that they are not alone."
--Christy Lynne Wood: Seeking Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way and author ofReligious Rebels
When it comes to the Christian faith, most of us face the realization that the foundational beliefs we’ve always assumed to be true are not as faultless as we once believed.
By closely examining God’s Word, Kristen guides her readers through the process of deconstructing faulty beliefs and building renewed foundations.
This book is a breath of fresh air for anyone who has felt stifled by the rules of Christianity, hurt by the church, or disillusioned by faith.
--Stacey Pardoe, author of Lean Into Grace: Let God’s Grace Heal Your Heart, Refresh Your Soul, and Set You Free)
Let your Healing Begin Today
“Ready to take the next step in your own writing or healing journey?”
Whether you’re in the thick of deconstruction, walking through healing, or learning to write honestly about your own experience — you’re not alone here.
I’d love to help you find the words for your story, and the courage to share them when you’re ready.
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