I am a survivor of spiritual abuse and religious trauma which resulted in a Spiritual Identity Disruption.

Four religious cults shaped the foundation of my life.

Having grappled with my faith and personal belief system - a complete deconstruction - I know what it’s like to be hurt and confused by the teachings of many traditional Christian churches and religious organizations. I understand how it feels to be in that scary middle ground when you realize what you had believed isn’t true, but yet, what is the truth?

My spiritual foundation came tumbling down about fifteen years ago when I was a young, new mom. At that time, there were no resources. The terms “religious trauma” or “deconstruction” weren’t a thing. Moving from counselor to counselor I looked for help, yet no one I talked to could understand my situation. I was alone. I was hurting. I had experienced trauma. My own journey is what led me to help people, in any way I can, who have also experienced harm in the name of religion.

I never want there to be another scared, amazing young mom out there who feels alone and powerless as she faces big questions about her life and faith.

Each person’s journey is customized. My hope is that as your awareness grows, you will begin to gain clarity. Your story has meaning. Your story has a purpose. If you are facing your own personal crisis of identity and deconstruction of faith know this - you are not alone.

For over two decades, Rebekah has held a global presence through devoting her efforts to various nonprofits and organizations.  Her background is diverse, including educational and mental health content development, international relations, and public speaking.

Currently, Rebekah is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of NPE Friends Fellowship, an international non-profit organization which assists individuals, and their families, who have received unexpected results from an at-home DNA test.

Rebekah is also a consultant, writer, and advocate at RebekahDrumsta.com with the mission of supporting survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma by providing resources to educate and equip not only survivors, but the public as well. Sharing her own story to help others who have had similar life experiences is at the heart of Rebekah’s purpose.

She is a board member with the Attachment and Trauma Network and a former board member of The Vashti Initiative.

Rebekah’s hobbies include binge watching riveting shows, thrifting with her family, international travel, and dabbling in all things creative and artistic. Rebekah and her family reside in Texas.   

Rebekah holds undergraduate and advanced degrees in: Urban Ministry and Family Crisis, Counseling, and Religious Education and is also a Certified Professional Life Coach. She has made appearances on and consulted with sources including BBC, NBC and ABC, and a variety of other platforms such as podcasts and film projects.

Rebekah’s book, When Family Hurts: 30 Days to Finding Healing and Clarity, was released in December of 2021. She is a co-author of the research paper, Percentage of U.S. Adults Suffering from Religious Trauma: A Sociological Study, as well as an author in the 2023 collaborative book, Hope in the 2020s: Encouragement for our time.

It was reported in 2021 that less than 50% of adults in the US claim membership at a church, synagogue or mosque.

According to a study done in 2020, those who attend a religious service at least once a month is 33% with 66% reporting attending a few times a year or less.