🤔I was young and naive when I joined the cult.
😇The church promised a supportive community for artists.
💒The church had a hierarchical structure and strict rules.
🛐They used guilt and manipulation techniques to keep me in the cult.
🌟I eventually realized the cult's true nature and left.
Why did you join the cult?
—I was young and looking for a supportive community in LA.
How did they manipulate and control you?
—They used guilt, manipulation techniques, and strict rules to keep me in the cult.
How long were you in the cult?
—I was in the cult for over seven years.
Did you realize it was a cult?
—Yes, I eventually realized the true nature of the cult and decided to leave.
What advice do you have for others who may be in a cult?
—Trust your instincts, seek support from outsiders, and don't be afraid to leave if something doesn't feel right.
00:00I joined the cult at 20 years old after being invited by a coworker.
03:12The cult used guilt and manipulation techniques to keep me in.
06:32I was married and had my first child within a year of joining the cult.
10:40There were four key ways they kept me in the cult.
