How my 20-year career in theology led me to become a somatic sexologist...

In the evangelical world, your identity is assigned at birth. You're molded by fear rather than freedom, and leaving this community means not only abandoning what you believed to be "true," but also moving away from the only version of yourself you have ever known.

What people often don't mention about departing from the Christian faith is the profound loneliness that accompanies such a choice. It feels like you're entering a vast void. In the silence of this void, free from the expectations and dogmas that once dictated my thoughts and actions, I found the opportunity to explore my true desires, passions, and beliefs. This journey toward self-discovery is not without its challenges, but it is also filled with the opportunity towards a lifestyle of liberation and the chance to redefine what it means to be fully human. The process of embracing my identity as a somatic sexologist has allowed me to reconnect with aspects of myself that had long been suppressed, fostering a deeper understanding of intimacy that integrates both the physical and emotional dimensions of human connection.