Spiritual Sobriety

I think I read Elizabeth Esther's first book (but don't see it referenced on the blog) on her involvement in an abusive cult. Anyways, I have read her, including her substack which has some good content.

This book concerns the problem of addictive religious behavior. But, her lessons are more open-ended, even if she comes at this from a God-focused (with prayers and biblical quotes) framework. It has some good general lessons and her at times snarky (and truth telling) tone is appreciated.The book has a blurb from Rachel Held Evans (it's not a new book; EE has not written any more books).

I also think that any parent, especially someone with five children, has to have some mental problems. I speak as one of five. I'm being a bit facetious here. But, not completely.