QuoteBlueHe says it is "corrective therapy". It basically means using force to re-program me not to continue self harming. he will use extreme measures but says it will be controlled and not abusive. and done with love, not malice. RUN! RUN AWAY! RUN FAR AWAY! I find that Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)is helping me. It also helps bulimia and trauma survivo
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QuotemilkandhoneyI was wondering if this is true I know these people are flaky but are they really :twisted: demonic,as this site states? I am wondering why you are asking.... let me know.
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QuoteHopeDead link. Ah ha - it's www.psychjourney.com, though psychojourney is probably appropriate.Thanks! It musta been a slip of the tongue/mind/fingers when I typed that extra o in to begin with. The address is I don't know if the real link will work from this forum, but you could copy and paste the whole link into your browser to go there, if you dare... :shock: Here'
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I am involved in a case of verbal and psychological abuse on another forum, and I have run across an internet organisation group called Psychjourney. Their web site is www.psychojourney.com . They advertise that you can be a guild leader or a guild member, and you can get a Guild Leader's Media Kit. Here are the names of their guild leaders: Dr. Joel D. Block Garry Cooper, Jon Filitt
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:shock: Wow! I just got verbally (textually) blasted by a member (call them Ham) on the Freedom of Minds forum. Ham kept accusing me of making false statements and of giving therapeutical advice to another member (Blue) who had asked for opinions about a crisis situation. Ham said I was making false generalisations, and making statements that could cause somebody harm. My response had been app
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I found the International Cult Survivors Association to be very helpful in providing a public means of support to express feelings and emotions experienced in the recovery process. They are having their annual conference on June 22-24 in Denver, Colorado. All cult survivors are invited to attend. You can find out more information about it here: Part of the conference is an exhibition of art
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The International Cult Survivors Association is having their annual conference on June 22-24 in Denver, Colorado. All cult survivors are invited to attend. You can find out more information about it here: Part of the conference is an exhibition of art and media that has been created by cult survivors only. Here is the announcement about the submission process: Deadline for Creative Work fo
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Quotemilkandhoneywhere is he?Back home with his church and ignoring my phone calls telling me I need to trust in the Lord and he needs to get back on his path with the Lord so he has to stop talking to all girlsI am mortified at the way this guy acted. I am sorry that he was so cruel to you. If I was in a situation like that, I would want to know more about his 'church', and then I migh
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Well, in my educated opinion, R Howard-Browne is not necessarily a fake, but indeed to me he is a flake, and quite a deceptive and harmful person. I have watched several videos of his services that were held at Kenneth Copeland's center, and at somewhere else, I can't remember. The 'spirit' that comes over him and the people that he ministers to I believe is an influence
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QuoteJune19I have some friends in an apostolic church. I believe that it is the "accountability" counsel of their team that has caused the guy to call off their engagement. Please help! Your friends are very fortunate indeed to have someone like you who is concerned for their spiritual and emotional well-being. I think that Morningstar is a part of Every Nation, or Every Nation is the
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Quotewraithe40To who ever is willing to read this...I'm really disgusted with the so called christians in this world and especially the POTTERS group... Wow! Your story is very interesting and informative.Those people who judge you and condemn you are wrong wrong wrong. :x When you mention the Potter's Group, is that in any relation to Master Potter Ministries founded by Jill Austin?
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Have you been to this site? There is a lot of information on it.
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QuotePincledI have pressed charges against him. He is a total fraud.I am interested in your legal process. How did you press charges against him? Through what court system? Did you use a lawyer? Thanks! :confused: :confused: :confused:
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This is what my husband, an American university professor, reports from southern Turkey. I asked him to check on the group. Apparently no one around there knows anything about it. "I know nothing about this group. However, the whole country is cultic. Many people do tarrot cards, astrology, palm reading, you name it they do it. I know many people who read the inside of a coffee cup. After
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(((((((Chuck, dearest Chuck.)))))) (hugs) Have you seen a psychiatrist about the fact that the circuits in your brain are not working right??? Come on, friend!!! I am so sorry you are suffering so much. I am still in pain some also. :cry: After spending time at WS, I had learned enough about brain circuits and interuption symptoms that I knew I needed some medicimal help in order to keep fro
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Maybe this site would help: :roll: :P 8) :shock: :D :o :lol: :wink: :roll: :P :) :D :lol: :wink: :shock: Love ya, Chuck!
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My husband is in Turkey. :cry: I will ask him if he has heard anything about this woman. According the the cult website, they have a group in the town where my husband lives. The cult experts tell me that if you think it is a cult, it is! I came out of a missionary organisation, which has cultic characteristics, and there was never any money involved as far as the missionaries were concerned.
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I am struggling with the idea of 'going public' with my recent abusive experience with an overseas mission group. Everyone else in the whole world thinks this group is just great. As far as I know, there has been no claim that this group is abusive before. They do have a big problem keeping missionaries. :roll: As a result of the abusive experience, I have clinical depression and
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Your story is amazing, however I am disgusted :x to read of the unbiblical events that occured while you were involved with Maranatha. I am a recovering former cult member myself :wink: , and I am wondering why you waited so long to publish this list of incriminating behaviour? I have been unable to 'go public' with my own list of abusive behaviours by those in my former organisation.
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Hiya! I was just reading this morning Steve Hassan's book Releasing the Bonds and he mentions Wellspring and also Meadow Haven as a source of recovery methods for people like us. :wink: :?: How much does it cost to stay at Meadow Haven? :?:
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It is really good for you to continue to 'publicise' your one-to-one cult experience with Cherie. Do you think she will ever be able to get some psychological help for herself? I am wondering if anyone could recommend a source or a web site for her to communicate with? In other words, what is a good source for help for cult leaders.
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Quotenccg_concernQuoteGreg SlidelGaRbAgE pffGreg and Nccg Concern: Now, now, now, children! Be nice to each other. Everyone has a right to their opinion!
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QuoterrmoderatorI have received very serious complaints about this group and they have a deeply troubled history. What is the best way to post 'complaints' about groups that are not listed on your we site or who have no previous reputation of being cult like? Should it be via email to you, or a thread on this discussion board? Thanks.
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Wow! Hiya Chuck! You have really been busy writing down all the specifics about your one-to-one cultic manipulation experience with Cherie. Have you heard of any other people who were party to her abusive practices? I was with you for one week at WS. It is good to see that you are continuing the healing process. Remember - no bolting at Walmart!!!!!
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Can you give more details about NTCC? Where is it located, does it have a web site, who are the pastors? We care.
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QuotekathIt's the chairman of the P.A. who uses his organisation to 'harvest' vulnerable women. Kath - I am so glad you are not part of that harvest. Your accusers are worthless....they are simple pieces of scum. Don't even read anything about them. Don't listen to them. Their words and accusations are simply evil breath that the deciever is trying to use against you
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QuoteljTo some, what I write may seem way out there, but this is the way it was and is. I am wondering if you are aware of the other organisations that have message boards dealing with cults? I have never heard of the one you were in, and you might want to spread the word a little about the details that you shared here. Thanks so much for making me aware of this abusive group.
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QuotesampI'm sorry, I think I misunderstood your question. Were you asking me if I was in Turkey, or were you being facetious?Thanks for answering, and I wasn't being facetious. I know somebody in Turkey with the name of sam p and I was wondering if it was you. Now I see it isn't! Sorry for the vagueness! :?
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QuotesampMy advice is avoid ALL word-faith teachers, including Joyce Meyer. I agree. I don't like their voices either. They are always yelling at the listeners. Are you in Turkey?
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I've been participating in this forum for about a month, and I have been looking for comments or topics on the TACF and CTF ministries. I have not been able to find any comments on these two churches/groups. Perhaps such a discussion is old hat now, and I am just several years behind the fray. However, I would like to know what anyone's opinion is of the recent practices of TACF and Cat
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