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One of the core guiding values of TS-12 Anon is safety. Recently, someone reached out to share their struggle with God trauma—how painful experiences connected to God language were making it difficult to work the TS-12 Anon program. Their honesty reminded us of something deeply important: healing looks different for everyone, and spiritual wounds can run very deep.
We listened. We reflected. And then we rolled up our sleeves to make changes so that TS-12 Anon is safer, more inclusive, and more accessible for anyone seeking healing.
Why We Made Changes
For many, God is central to healing. For others, trauma connected to religion or spiritual abuse makes God-language feel unsafe—even triggering. Some survivors have even been harmed by people who invoked God’s name as they perpetuated harm.
Survivors, we see you. We want healing to feel as safe as possible and for you to feel included and like you truly belong.
We want TS-12 Anon to be a place where all survivors can heal, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey. That means making space for both those who see their Higher Power as God and those who do not.
What’s New in the 3rd Printing
Here are some of the updates you’ll find in the new edition:
- More inclusive and nuanced language throughout the book
- The updated cover has muted colors and the title is small to provide greater confidentiality
- A shift in language and concepts from “God” to “Higher Power”, allowing each person to define spirituality in ways that feel safe and authentic
- A new section in the Introduction to help participants determine if they are in Stage 1, 2, or 3 of a trauma-model
- “Before Beginning the Steps” – a new section that addresses creating safety & stability and exploring Higher Power and spiritual wounds
From the introduction:
“Participants are encouraged to define spirituality and their Higher Power in ways that feel safe and supportive to each individual—whether through God, community, love, nature, wisdom, or another source of strength. For some, the most honest choice may be not defining spirituality at all.”
For survivors with significant God trauma, focusing on something abstract like nature or community may be the most healing starting place. Over time, some may choose to reconnect with God; others may not. We honor their ability to choose.
Do You Have to Believe in God to Heal?
Our Executive Director, Jeni Brockbank said, “Someone recently asked me if I believed that someone must believe in God in order to heal. I paused to really consider that. While God has been central in my own healing journey, I’ve witnessed people who don’t believe in God experience profound healing too.
The truth is—I don’t get to choose anyone else’s path or beliefs. What I do want is to create space for every survivor to find healing at a pace and in a way that feels safe for them, no matter what they believe. I want to provide a program that meets people where they are while lifting them up when they are ready.”
Moving Forward Together
For those who have purchased the 2nd printing of TS-12 Anon, we appreciate your purchase and if the language feels safe to you, feel free to keep using it. Also, we will encourage the use of the new book in our meetings and on meeting slides going forward.
This 3rd printing of the TS-12 Anon book reflects our commitment to making the program safer and more accessible. Our hope is that more people—no matter where they stand with God, faith, or spirituality—can find a home in the TS-12 Anon healing community.
We do encourage participants to speak up if wording feels unsafe to them. While we cannot promise that we will make changes, we absolutely promise to consider and weigh concerns very carefully.
Ps. Here’s the new muted cover with smaller text!
