I wish I'd know the truth about why other people left instead of just hearing the whitewashed twi spin on the cop-out's motives, misdeeds or devil-spirit possession. I've uncovered the truth to a small extent over the years and made peace with some people. when I left I only told a few people why, but I wasn't in the mood to have innies try to talk me out of leaving. I took my kids with me. it was still months before I could overcome the shame enough to admit to my closest friends that I'd spent 20 years in a cult.
"getting over the shame of living 20 years in a cult"
Be proud!
The characteristics of cult personalities types are highly intelligent, seekers, loyal and committed to a cause.
Nothing to be ashamed about.
Say it loud and say it proud...I'm x-way and won't have it any other way!
I would write more about that but I'm on my way to a counseling session...:)
strangely, I'm finding that normal people don't look down on me for my cult experience. it was quite a surprise after all the condemnation in twi, I'll tell ya! it still took a while to be able to talk about it with my therapist. boy was I shocked that she understood where I was coming from!
I am proud to be x-way. I survived and got out. that's saying a lot.
strangely, I'm finding that normal people don't look down on me for my cult experience. it was quite a surprise after all the condemnation in twi, I'll tell ya!
I am proud to be x-way. I survived and got out. that's saying a lot.
I have also found this to be the case... it takes a big weight off your shoulders when you tell that first person and they don't condem you right off the bat!!!
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johniam
Yeah, my family.
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doojable
Good friends knew why I left. I didn't work to take anyone out with me, but I didn't hide my actions either.
I was open with anyone and everyone that asked.
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Nero
Nope - only myself. My husband was relieved.
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I wish I'd know the truth about why other people left instead of just hearing the whitewashed twi spin on the cop-out's motives, misdeeds or devil-spirit possession. I've uncovered the truth to a small extent over the years and made peace with some people. when I left I only told a few people why, but I wasn't in the mood to have innies try to talk me out of leaving. I took my kids with me. it was still months before I could overcome the shame enough to admit to my closest friends that I'd spent 20 years in a cult.
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Potato,
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"getting over the shame of living 20 years in a cult"
Be proud!
The characteristics of cult personalities types are highly intelligent, seekers, loyal and committed to a cause.
Nothing to be ashamed about.
Say it loud and say it proud...I'm x-way and won't have it any other way!
I would write more about that but I'm on my way to a counseling session...:)
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strangely, I'm finding that normal people don't look down on me for my cult experience. it was quite a surprise after all the condemnation in twi, I'll tell ya! it still took a while to be able to talk about it with my therapist. boy was I shocked that she understood where I was coming from!
I am proud to be x-way. I survived and got out. that's saying a lot.
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I have also found this to be the case... it takes a big weight off your shoulders when you tell that first person and they don't condem you right off the bat!!!
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