I was only 18 years old when I was first introduced to a group that I would eventually come to find out was a sex cult.
It started off as an organization that seemed to have good intentions and claimed to offer spiritual growth and enlightenment.
When I joined, I was looking to find a sense of purpose in my life and to be part of a community that appreciated me. What I found in the cult was momentary comfort and a sense of belonging, but it came at a cost of not being able to fully express myself and being constantly controlled.
At first, everything seemed great. I was assigned a mentor and given tasks to do that seemed to help me become better spiritually and emotionally. I had access to resources that I would not have otherwise had and I was allowed to have a say in the decisions and operations of the cult. I was also encouraged to explore my sexuality however I wanted, which I did.
Unfortunately, as time went on, things started to change. The cult began to require more of my time and energy, and they started to dictate all aspects of my life. I was no longer allowed to make decisions for myself or to speak out against the cult’s teachings. I was even pressured to engage in sexual activities with the cult’s members, which I found to be degrading and damaging to my self-esteem. This went on for 10 years until I finally had enough and managed to break myself from the cult.
After I left the cult, I was dealing with a lot of negative emotions. I was suffering from severe depression, anxiety, and feelings of guilt for being part of such an organization for so long. I had to find a way to cope with the trauma and start to rebuild my life.
I started off by reaching out to support groups and talking to therapists. I also read books on mental health and attended workshops that focused on self-growth and development. Eventually, I was able to start to heal, and I slowly started to regain my independence and make my own decisions.
It’s been years since I left the cult and I can honestly say that I am a different person. I have grown so much in the process and I now appreciate being able to think and act for myself. I have also worked hard to make sure that no one else has to go through a similar experience.
My experience in the cult was life-changing and deeply damaging. But, I am now confident that I can move past it and live the life I want. I hope that my story will be a reminder to anyone that is currently in a similar situation to seek help and to never give up hope because it is possible to break away and start over.
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