Today, Alexa is sharing a sensitive and vulnerable conversation with Justin Woodbury, author of "Sheltered but Not Protected: Learning to Love, Forgive, and Heal After Emotional and Sexual Abuse.” Justin shares his experience with sexual and spiritual abuse in the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Church, and how the cult-like nature of the church allowed for child abuse. Justin talks about how the abuse and trauma have impacted his marriage and shares tools that helped him heal, like sex therapy. Lex and Justin also unpack the misconceptions around emotional and sexual abuse, and separating religious teachings from personal faith.Today on That Sex Chick:The lasting impact of sexual and spiritual abuse in the IFB churchThe normalization of physical abuse in the churchMisconceptions around emotional and sexual abuseCoping mechanisms and tools for healingHow sex therapy helped Justin healSeparating religious teachings from abusive practicesThis show is sponsored by:Yoni Pleasure Palace | Visit yonipleasurepalace.com and get 15% off with the code THATSEXCHICK.Connect with Justin:Book: Sheltered but Not ProtectedConnect with Alexa:Instagram: @thatsexchickWebsite: sexandlove.coFree resources: sexandlove.co/resourcesFacebook Group: Sex & Love Co Community Click here to submit your review for That Sex Chick, and you’ll get access to “Uncover Your Inner Kink,” a guided meditation and more, created by Alexa! This show is produced by Soulfire Productions