Re: Shinchonji - I know someone involved. Please help me with advice on how do I convince that person to get out.
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

How do you convince someone to get out??
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

I am only just realizing since my departure 9 months ago, that I had grown up and lived much of my adult life in a cult like family dynamic. Right now, I am fighting to rebuild my relationship with my son whom I had to leave behind because of the threats my family made against me. I hope to get strong enough to face them head-on and claim my son's freedom. What makes it even more difficul
Forum: Abusive and Controlling Relationships

Quote In my childhood home, I was not allowed to express or to even have thoughts that were either different from or displeasing to my parents. 9 months have passed since I left a cult like family dynamic. I have battled with my thoughts of being "crazy", "selfish", "irresponsible" and "unworthy" and alone. After searching and finding this website, I a
Forum: Abusive and Controlling Relationships

You are not alone. It's been 9 months since I left an emotionally abusive family dynamic. Like you, I've been in counseling to help me deprogram myself and stop the reel of phrases my family fed me for most of my life. I am trying to understand how I fit into the world but want to let you know you are not alone. Continue couseling and try to break the cycle now. You are more deserv
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