
Queers Relaiming Together
Virtual Support Group // Winter 2026
Queers Reclaiming Together
We welcome LGBTQ & Questioning folks of all genders seeking to process and heal through themes of religious trauma & spiritual abuse. Join Lee Start, LICSW, LADC (they/them) this Winter on Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm CST (2:00-4:00pm PT // 5:00-7:00pm ET) for intentionally curated discussions on the intersections of deconstruction & reclamation surrounded by the breathtaking spectrum of people who have been harmed in the name of religion and/or spirit. Participation in this 10 session, 20 hour season support group is offered at a one time pay-as-you-can exchange of $200-$400.
This support group runs from 1/15/26 - 4/2/26
Registration closes Friday, December 26, 2025 8:00pm CST
1/15/26 - 4/2/26
Thursdays
4-6pm CST // 2-4pm PT // 5-7pm ET
Meet your facilitator
Lee Start (they/them)
LICSW, LADC
Lee Start is a therapist and alcohol and drug counsellor in the Twin Cities who is passionate about expanding accessible supports for the unique intersectional impacts of religious trauma on queer identity. Lee is passionate about harm reduction, abolition, and exploring how to work ethically within systems that are actively harming us all. They believe there is always more to learn about ourselves, our relationships, our needs, who we are in the world, and what brings us joy.
Reclamation
Themes
Group #1: What are you Reclaiming?
Group #2: The Deconstruction Journey
Group #3: The Deconstruction Journey
Group #4: Developmental Impacts of Indoctrination
Group #5: Unpacking Purity Culture
Group #6: Disrupting the Patriarchy
Group #7: Colonization & White Saviorism
Group #8: Spiritual Power & Community Safety
Group #9: Coping Skills & Boundaries
Group #10: Moving the Energy Through


Complete the scholarship application below.
All applicants to be informed of their application status by Tuesday, December 9, 2025.