Meet Marcie: Religious Trauma to Radical Self Acceptance

Summary

In this conversation, Marcie Macari shares her profound journey through religious trauma, identity struggles, and the search for community and acceptance as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She reflects on her experiences of being stranded in Africa, navigating relationships, and the impact of her upbringing in a fundamentalist Christian environment. Marcie also reads a poignant piece from a queer anthology that encapsulates her struggles and realizations about faith and identity. In this conversation, Marcie Macari shares her profound experiences with religious trauma, including a shocking exorcism aimed at 'casting out' her same-sex attraction. She discusses the impact of such experiences on her mental health and spirituality, leading her to explore BDSM as a therapeutic practice. Marcie emphasizes the importance of radical self-acceptance as a foundation for healing and personal growth, and how her work helps others navigate their trauma and find empowerment through their experiences.

Marcie Macari Practices Intentional, Trauma-informed BDSM with a focus on self-development, and is the owner and Professional Dominatrix known as: Mistress Mia Payne at: www.paynewithpurpose.com 

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