Delanie Fischer continues the “Subscriber Stories” series with subscriber Chase, who shares her experience growing up in a cult. They discuss how her family was first drawn in, the systems of control that kept them involved for over a decade, and how she eventually left. Plus, what's supported Chase's healing over the last several years.
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Episode Highlights:
How Chase Was “Brainwashed” — And Where She Is Now
When Attachment Theory and Group Therapy Go Wrong
Parents Seeking Support for Kids: 7 Red Flags to Watch For
Nature vs. Nurture and the Dangers of All-or-Nothing Thinking
When Your Manipulator’s Voice Becomes Your Inner Dialogue
Sexual Repression, Shame, Divorce, and Reclaiming Sexuality
Cult Trauma: Psychological Abuse, PTSD, Enmeshment, and Guilt
Recovery: Building Confidence, Self-Trust, and Living Authentically
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