escaping cults and finding freedom
This guest post was written by Lyndall Cave. Born and raised in Australia and now a resident of Canada, she writes with passion about the chains of legalism that began to grip her heart at only fourteen years old. Listen as she shares her eight year journey through the darkness of spiritual abuse during her …
The following is a guest post shared by an anonymous survivor of spiritual abuse. She has courageously chosen to share her testimony, hoping it will help someone who has walked through a similar experience. If you are experiencing abuse, know that you are not alone and know that there is escape. I have found that, …
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The following is an anonymous testimony submitted by a woman whose marriage has been broken and dreams have been crushed by the lie that is religious purity culture in America. Through her struggle, she has grown stronger. Her scars have emboldened her to escape. Now she wants to speak out, warning others of what lies …
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In the book, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse, there are EXCELLENT thoughts on the subject of false peace in abusive churches. (As an aside, if you or a loved one have ever endured abuse at the hands of religious leaders, read this book immediately. It could change your life.) Enforcing false peace is a commonly …
Too many women are being bound by the ropes of religion with an invisible knife sitting right within their reach. But it’s a knife they’ll never see unless someone shows them it’s there.
Saved From The Silence 