Do they exist in any sort of formal or informal fashion? Support groups are excellent for things like leaving abusive or destructive relationships with people or places. With moving on with a major life change from a major life event. And making it easier to talk about things because you are with people who understand, there is less explaining to do. I still find it hard to make sense of my time involved.

These are two that I know of

[cultexit.org]

is for all ex-cult members, and

[www.brahmakumaris.info]

is for ex Brahma Kumaris.

My wife and I facilitate a support group for former members of cults, high-demand groups, or spiritually abusive groups. The support group provides a safe place to discuss personal experience as a former member, a nonjudgmental group of peers, and basic educational information about cultic groups. The group meets on the 4th Saturday of the month from 3-5 pm in Dallas, Texas. Call 214-607-1065 or e-mail at info@dallascult.com for more information. Also see [www.dallascult.com]

Potential participants must be screened prior to an invitation to attend.

There is one in northern New Jersey that I can provide information for via PM.