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For two decades, Leigh Mackenzie strived desperately to be the image of Christian perfection―a self-proclaimed "Plastic Princess"―to cover childhood trauma, shame, and anxiety. In She Seems So Normal, Leigh shares honestly about predatory grooming, childhood sexual abuse, and its collateral damage through the documentary narrative of her own biblical trauma healing.
Her journey inspires you to:
- BELIEVE Jesus heals emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational brokenness.
- ENCOURAGE survivors, families, and trauma supporters to use every resource available to heal.
- EMBRACE messy stories of Church people and point them to the Savior.
- EMPOWER yourself with practical de-escalation and coping mechanisms for PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
- CHALLENGE existing views on mental health and church.
Have you been a Plastic Princess Church Girl, too?
Walk with Leigh through the valley to find the hope, healing, and reconciliation to shatter your own façade and find authentic faith.
About the author
Former mommy blogger, magazine writer, and megachuch sermon research assistant, Leigh (rhymes with "bee") Mackenzie loves life in Chicago with her husband, young adult children, and two rescue dogs. Her superpowers? Vulnerability, honesty, and biblical knowledge. Her Ministry goals: Embrace, Encourage, and Empower trauma survivors to heal and help others.
