Raised in the Children of God Cult and Trapped Again | Cheryl Stevens

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Cheryl Stevens shares her harrowing journey growing up in the Children of God cult and her struggles after leaving.

Ep. #120 Raised in the Children of God Cult and Trapped Again | Cheryl Stevens Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum Podcast, Cheryl Stevens shares her harrowing journey growing up in the Children of God cult, detailing her experiences of sexual freedom, psychological abuse, and the challenges of leaving the cult. She discusses her transition to life outside the cult, the struggles of finding her identity, and the impact of narcissistic relationships. Cheryl's story is one of resilience and hope, aiming to inspire others who have faced similar challenges. In this conversation, Cheryl Maria shares her harrowing journey from being part of the Children of God cult to navigating life after leaving a manipulative band leader. She discusses the emotional and psychological challenges she faced, the importance of seeking help, and the healing process through laughter and therapy. Cheryl reflects on her relationships post-cult, the significance of faith beyond traditional religion, and offers advice to those in similar situations, emphasizing the need to listen to one's inner…

People in this episode

Hosts: Anonymous Andrew, Melody

Guest: Cheryl Stevens

Topics covered

• cult experiences
• psychological abuse
• identity struggles
• resilience
• healing process
• narcissistic relationships

Keywords

• Children of God
• cult
• psychological abuse
• identity
• narcissistic relationships
• healing
• resilience

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Organizations: Children of God, Cultimatum: The Cult & Human Trafficking Podcast

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