Tia Levings was trapped in a high-control religion, experiencing church-sanctioned domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Her only relief was the Trapdoor Society online message boards where she could discuss big ideas about education and human development.Years later, she barely escaped with her and her kids’ lives. Tia joins us today for an emotional, deeply meaningful episode where we discuss our intertwined stories and her new memoir, “A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy.”Resources:Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention.Don’t miss Fall Class Registration. Full class descriptions here.Check out the Brave Writer Book Shop for Tia’s book and all other books mentioned on our podcastLearn more at TiaLevings.comFollow Tia on Instagram: @tialevingsSubscribe to Tia’s Substack, “The AntiFundamentalist” Watch “Shiny Happy People” on Amazon PrimeSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Connect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterTwitter: @bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksTwitter: @melissawileyProduced by NOVA Media