Recovering from Purity Culture
Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, and Move Forward in Your Faith

Sometimes I think I managed to dodge purity culture despite growing up in the church, and then I remember I literally walked in a modesty fashion show as a teen 😂 So yes, as a Christian who came of age in the True Love Waits era, this book resonated with me! This excellent book harnesses therapeutic......more

As someone who did not grow up in the thick of purity culture, I didn’t expect to be impacted by Dr. Camden Morgante’s words in the ways I have. I read through the Damaged Goods Myth chapter and wept good tears. I love and am in relationship with many folks who did grow up in purity culture, and rea......more

will be reading this so many more times. cannot recommend enough!!!......more

A necessary and helpful guide for anyone recovering from purity culture shame and trauma......more

As a psychologist who experienced purity culture growing up, I appreciated Dr. Camden’s well-researched approach to the topic. What makes her book unique, however, are the chapters and suggestions for reconstructing faith (after acknowledging and dismantling the myths that might still be impacting s......more