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Chase shares her experience growing up in a cult and discusses the systems of control, her journey to healing, and the impact of cult trauma.

Delanie Fischer continues the “Subscriber Stories” series with subscriber Chase, who shares her experience growing up in a cult. They discuss how her family was first drawn in, the systems of control that kept them involved for over a decade, and how she eventually left. Plus, what's supported Chase's healing over the last several years. Submit here to be considered for the "Subscriber Stories" series: https://www.delaniefischer.com/submissions Episode Highlights: How Chase Was “Brainwashed” — And Where She Is Now When Attachment Theory and Group Therapy Go Wrong Parents Seeking Support for Kids: 7 Red Flags to Watch For Nature vs. Nurture and the Dangers of All-or-Nothing Thinking When Your Manipulator’s Voice Becomes Your Inner Dialogue Sexual Repression, Shame, Divorce, and Reclaiming Sexuality Cult Trauma: Psychological Abuse, PTSD, Enmeshment, and Guilt Recovery: Building Confidence, Self-Trust, and Living Authentically ____ Self-Helpless Stuff: A 5-star rating means a lot! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes now on Patreon…

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