INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Mira Cassidy, a survivor of domestic violence and religious trauma, is using theater to heal and educate through her stage play “Let Mia Tell It,” which will be performed at Fonseca Theater on Aug. 8 and 9.

Cassidy’s play addresses the often overlooked issue of religious trauma, drawing from her own experiences growing up in a Jehovah’s Witness family and facing challenges related to covert generational issues.

“I’m literally trying to take them on the walk of what this looks like and how important this is,” Cassidy said.

Cassidy graduated from Indiana Western University with a degree in psychology, yet found that adequate support for survivors of religious trauma was lacking. Her play aims to highlight the need for specialized therapists in this area.

‘Let Mia Tell It’ will be followed by a conversation intended to engage the community and encourage mental health professionals to cross-train into the religious trauma arena. Cassidy is advocating for the presence of drama therapists in Marion County to assist individuals affected by religious trauma syndrome, which she herself manages.

Cassidy’s efforts through ‘Let Mia Tell It’ seek to bring attention to the pervasive issue of religious trauma and inspire change within faith-based communities.

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