Writing Workshop – Sanctuary Story

Book Writing Progress – Update 2

Posted on April 24, 2026April 25, 2026 by Sanctuary Story

A year into my writing journey, my book Legalism Into Light is currently at 20,000 words and in draft 2. Thus far, my writing experience has been deeply rewarding. As part of my “I am Writing a Book” video series, in my latest update I go more in-depth of why I am writing this book.

In this video, I delve into the my experience in online Christian groups, which inspired me to start writing my story! I also elaborate on some of the mistakes I made after leaving legalism. Finally, I offer insight on what I have personally found healing.

Book Writing Progress – Update 1

Posted on April 7, 2026April 24, 2026 by Sanctuary Story

I have a confession to make.

This was just supposed to be a decorating blog, but it is quickly growing into something else, which tells me you, readers, are interested in something that quite surprises me. You are interested in my stories – what the goodness, gracious?!

A story of cults, chaos, and finding freedom

Pivoting…into writing a book

Posted on March 19, 2026April 22, 2026 by Sanctuary Story

This is not exactly news – my closer friends have been reading my writing for years and have known that my short stories would someday grow into an actual book. A nearly finished first draft of Legalism into Light sits on my desk. It terrifies me how easily this draft came together, almost by a divine force, to become the foundation of what is now forming into a second draft of a book that follows my journey from the dark world of legalism into the light.