Leaving a High Demand Religion

leaving a religion may not be seem like much of a big deal, however for some, that religion involved every part of their life.

Faith to Faithless is a part of Humanist UK, run by people with lived experience (so called ‘apostates’). They offer a helpline for people struggling with the experience of leaving a high-demand religion, and have created a fantastic video to help explain some of the issues people who have left a high demand religion face.

Have a watch of the video yourself below.

The details for the Faith to Faithless helpline are on their website, but find them copied below also:

The Faith to Faithless Helpline

Freephone: 0800 448 0748

The Faith to Faithless helpline is a groundbreaking service dedicated to supporting people who have left high-control religious groups. So called ‘apostates’ often deal with social isolation, mental health issues, discrimination, and estrangement from their communities and families. The helpline, operating three days a week and staffed by trained volunteers, offers bespoke assistance, resources, and empathetic support to a diverse group, including ex-Muslims, ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses, ex-evangelicals, and ex-Mormons. It aims to bridge the gap in understanding and support for apostates, providing a crucial lifeline for those navigating the complexities of leaving high-control religious environments.

Calls are free from all mobiles and landlines and won’t appear on itemised bills.

Wednesday 10:00 – 13:00
Thursday 16:00 – 19:00
Friday 08:00 – 11:00

Freephone: 0800 448 0748 

You can also email helpline@faithtofaithless.com for support. We’ll reply during the above opening hours. 

I hope this helps anyone going through this distinct process. If you want to know more about creative ways you can address these experiences please keep checking back here as I work to develop a space for a creative community, events and workshops alongside my art therapy offering.

Hope to see you again,

Nicola