Thanks for sharing the warning about this group. You sound like you have recovered somewhat from the abusive experience. How did you manage to extract yourself from the situation and what was the most helpful to you in your recovery? Love ya!
Forum: Former Cult Members and Affected Families

By divine appointment I ended up seeing a phyciastrist who had been a visitor at a mission centre where I was previously. I did not recognize him at first, but he recognised me. I was seeing him for depression from my experience with the abusive mission group. Well, we got to talking, and he knew about my situation at the mission centre overseas and also knew some details of it. After talking
Forum: Clergy and Therapy Abuse

Quotemorco2006 Do you seriously consider the PA to be a cult? As I said in my first post, I've been reading this forum for a long time, I find the whole subject of cults fascinating. When I read ...intentions to use this particular forum to bring down the PA, well I just couldn't resist butting in. From what you know about PA, and given the following information, do you consid
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

QuoteGulab Jamon That other wacky post in 2 forums by the guy who says that some websites nearly cost him his life is also rather suspicious. It seems a bit overdramatic to me. Hey! The guy who make those 'wacky' posts is an OK guy - I know - I spent a week with him in a recovery treatment program. He has just been pyschologically crushed in a cultic one-to-one relationship and i
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Hiya Chuck. So, what kind of cult or church formation did you determine Cherie qualifies as after learning everything you wanted to know and more at WS? I'm glad to hear that you are FREE FREE FREE from her abusive sadistic influence.
Forum: Destructive Churches

Does anyone know where I can find out any information about lawsuits that might have been filed against cults or abusive organisations? I would be interested in suits claiming damages for psychological distress and malpractice, as well as lack of due process. Thanks.
Forum: Recovery from Destructive Cults and Groups

You could visit www.wellspringretreat.org and also tell your friend to visit that internet site. They are very helpful and will respond to enquiries.
Forum: Recovery from Destructive Cults and Groups

I dunno about Hagee's prosperity teaching. However, in the foyer of his church his tapes and books are hawked. Also, there are vendors that sell jewelry. Ugh.
Forum: Destructive Churches

Every Nation training in Nashville is a cult according to Robert Lifton's 8 Characteristics of Mind Control. Get out now, if you are not already out. The leaders have 3 million dollar homes. What's wrong with this picture?
Forum: Destructive Churches

You should check out Wellspring Retreat at www.wellspringretreat.org. They will be happy to talk to you and could probably refer you to someone who might be able to 'do an intervention'. Do you go to school at TCU? Keep talking....
Forum: Former Cult Members and Affected Families