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episode 96: I practice Christ Consciousness, God-Consciousness, Higher Consciousness, and Buddha-Consciousness. Again, I am a non-believer and unbeliever when it comes to religion!
"CULT SURVIVAL
Surviving and escaping a cult is an experience that often leaves you feeling alone, isolated, and unsure of what is next. Cult survivors often suffer serious abuse, life threatening situations, and gaslighting. It is hard to find people who understand what a cult survivor has been through. When a survivor mentions the cult they were a part of, they are often met with shame - “How could you actually believe that? You had to have known it was a cult… right?” So many people who have escaped a cult need to process what they have been through, but have limited resources to do this. Therapy is an excellent option if you have survived a cult. It can help you neutralize painful memories, create new meaning in your life, and regain the power that was lost through years of systematic abuse.
If you suspect you are in a cult, or you have a loved one in a cult, here are a few questions you can consider:
- Do you sense that you’re in danger? Possibly physical danger? Or danger of slander and/or a destroyed reputation?
- Are you being forced to pay money to obtain spiritual enlightenment? Is there information that causes you to advance in your spirituality that is not publicly or freely available?
- Are you being shamed or punished for questioning beliefs or having different opinions?
- Are you permitted to think for yourself and contribute to ideas? Or are there only a few chose individuals who hold the power and information you need to become enlightened?
- Are you being ranked? Are you being told that you are less valuable than another person for various reasons around the belief system?
- Is diversity accepted? Diversity of identity, thought, or opinion?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may consider talking to somebody about your situation. It may not be safe to immediately leave a cult, so if you or a loved one is in this situation please do not make a hasty decision. Consult with a professional like a therapist who can help you strategize an exit.
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