Divorcing Religion, Finding God
Coming July 7, 2026
In Divorcing Religion, Finding God, Achea Redd takes readers on a courageous journey through the hidden wounds left by controlling religious institutions — and the radical healing that waits on the other side.
Part memoir, part guide, this book exposes how spiritual manipulation and fear-based faith quietly reshape a child's sense of worth, safety, and belonging. Those patterns follow us into adulthood as codependency, shame, and severed self-trust.
This is not a loss story. It is a restoration. Achea teaches readers to identify the patterns, name the wounds, release the shame, and rebuild a faith rooted in truth, not fear.
Achea Redd, Author
A nervous system & identity reconstruction guide
A framework for healing emotional & spiritual wounds
A roadmap to reclaiming your voice and self-trust
Permission to release shame and live authentically
An invitation to a deeper, more honest relationship with The Divine
What this book is . . .
An attack on God or faith
A book only for people leaving religion
A theology debate
A prescritption for what to believe
What this book is not . . .
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“In Divorcing Religion, Finding God, Achea Redd provides profound guidance and compassionate advice for those whose religious upbringing has brought on suffering rather than tranquility. Through anecdotes of her own and of others, she weaves a soft place to land for those who have gotten out or who are actively looking to get out of abusive forms of organized religion. She has bravely crafted a catalyst for healing one’s relationship with self and God. This book has the potential to save and improve countless lives, and I am so grateful that she has brought it into existence.”
Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate, Actor, Singer, Speaker, Writer, and Consultant
“Divorcing Religion, Finding God is one of the most courageous and honest books I have ever read. Achea Redd writes with breathtaking vulnerability, naming the wounds that so many carry in silence. This book is a love letter to everyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy within the walls of the very place that promised them belonging — and a powerful reminder that the path to healing often begins the moment we give ourselves permission to tell the truth. As Achea so beautifully puts it, “broken crayons still color the world, and the wounded often make the best healers” — and this book is living proof of that truth. For anyone who has ever felt hurt by the very institutions that promised to help heal them, this book offers guidance, tangible tools, and proof that healing is not only possible — you are deserving. ”
Founder & CEO, National Alliance for Eating Disorders
“Achea Redd’s latest book is a soothing balm for those who have experienced religious trauma. Her writing is beautiful, her stories are relatable, and her wisdom is rooted in the honest reality of recovery. Because this author has done “the work” in her own life, readers will quickly feel they are chatting with a friend who truly “gets it”. Accessible, bite-sized truths woven throughout the book make the process of healing feel possible. If you are searching for truth, freedom or empowerment, or if you want to stand stronger and live more fully, this book is for you. It’s for all of us.”
Author, Activist, Abuse Survivor, Founder of OneVOICE, and Executive Director of OneVOICE4freedom
About the Author
Achea Redd is a mental health advocate, author, and thought leader committed to helping women reclaim their voice, rebuild their identity, and step into their fullest, most authentic selves.
Drawing from her own lived experience of spiritual conditioning and emotional healing, Achea speaks with the rare authority of someone who has walked through the fire — and come back to light the way for others.
Her work sits at the intersection of mental health, spiritual wellness, and personal transformation, offering a framework that is both deeply human and deeply liberating.
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