Episode 2: We Woke Up Together—Conversation With Reena

Episode 2: We Woke Up Together—Conversation With Reena

In this episode of Deserved Kindness, I'm joined by my best friend, my chosen sister, Reena. Reena and I grew up in the same high-control environment, connected by shared beliefs and shared survival. We talk about what it was like growing up inside the organization, the different paths that led us to start questioning, and how our friendship survived doubt, distance, and massive identity shifts. This conversation is honest, reflective, and sometimes lighthearted...because healing doesn't always have to be heavy. If you've ever wondered whether the people you love will find their way out, or how friendships change when belief systems fall apart, this episode is for you. You're not behind. You're not late. And you're not alone. 🤍

Episode 1: Our Story, Our Exit, Our Why

This episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse (CSA) in a non-graphic context. Listener discretion is advised. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, share our backgrounds, and talk about how we ended up here. From growing up in a high-control religious environment to the slow, disorienting process of waking up and walking away, this episode is about context. We talk about who we were inside the system, what started to crack, what leaving actually looked like, and why Deserved Kindness exists in the first place. This isn't a perfectly polished origin story. It's honest, messy, sometimes funny, and very real. If you're questioning, freshly out, years removed, or just curious about how people rebuild after spiritual control, this episode is for you. Hosted by: Jay R. Adams www.jayadamsstunts.com @jayadamsstunts Presley John TikTok: @presleymichelle Instagram + Facebook @presleymichelle22