An Exvangelical Trans Woman Finds Solace in Supernatural Horror
By
Chrissy Stroop
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
A personal narrative from an exvangelical trans woman about how she discovered and became obsessed with the TV show Supernatural. The article explores themes of religious trauma, identity, found family, and finding comfort in horror media despite (or because of) a conservative religious upbringing. It connects the show's themes of monsters, hunting, and chosen family to the author's own journey of leaving evangelical Christianity and transitioning.
Key quotes
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