Lydia Joy Launderville

Lydia Joy Launderville is a freelance writer in Ivor, Virginia, who covers an array of topics, including health and lifestyle, with a special focus on religious abuse and trauma recovery. She also volunteers for a nonprofit helping victims of religious abuse.

Recent Posts by Lydia Joy

All in the Name of God: The Multibillion Dollar Troubled Teen Industry and the Christians Who Profit from It

All across our country, there are “homes” for wayward and rebellious children and teens. I was one of the fortunate who didn’t get sent away, but countless others can’t say the same.