The group you describe also sounds like Miracle of Love. Except MOL meets more often than you describe. The MOL founder, Kalindi, is alternately loving and abusive with the followers. Within the group, her abuse is accepted as 'facing your fears for your own growth, surrender to God' etc. When leaving the group, former members are truly fearful for the potential retaliation if they
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