"First, it was church history. Then doctrine. Then the finances. Then the hypocrisy.” – Doc Bob

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#Mormon #exmormon #exmo #lds #ldschurch #church #iwasamormon #iGotOut #Mormonism #exlds

The Mormon Church exhibits traits commonly associated with cult-like behavior. The BITE™ Model of Authoritarian control is a framework to identify and analyze the ways cults and other high-control groups manipulate their members with mind control or undue influence. BITE stands for Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control.

https://wasmormon.org/mormonism-and-the-cult-bite-model/

#mormon #lds #church #cult #bitemodel #exmormon #iwasamormon #igotout

Kevin W. Pearson, Holy Ghost Not Active For Doubters or Apostates

https://wasmormon.org/kevin-w-pearson-holy-ghost-not-active-for-doubters-or-apostates/

#exmormon #Mormonism #ldschurch #lds #ldsquote #iwasamormon #igotout #Mormon

After being ghosted by the Holy Ghost, Jana found the strength to detach herself from the confines of Mormonism, choosing instead to create a life where she could be true to herself and find genuine happiness.

This is a spotlight on a profile shared at wasmormon.org. Full story at https://wasmormon.org/profile/the-last-tapircorn/

#Mormon #Mormonism #ldschurch #lds #religion #exmormon #iwasamormon #igotout #mormonstory #exmo #exmormonbecause #exlds #faithcrisis #deconstruction

Being with a vulnerable Narcissist is a full-time, unpaid job.

SO WHY DO YOU DO IT?

#Codependency #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #TraumaBonding #Trauma #Inequality #HelperSyndrome #Helper #VulnerableNarcissism #Narcissism #Recovery #Abuse #Pride #IGotOut #Women #Relationships

I'm done looking at the world through your eyes

#codependency #recovery #coabhängikeit #depression #heilung #iwokeup #coercivecontrol #domesticviolence #healing #independence #igotout #autonomy #autonomie

Thank you St. Louis Post-Dispatch for your cover story on #IGotOut & our upcoming event, Story Jam, 10/21 in #STL, featuring Shelly Snow Pordea, Gerette Buglion, and T. Brown, aka QuitYourCult on YouTube! https://bit.ly/48Pts3o

#IGotOutStoryJam aims to present many sides of the same story, the getting in, life in the #cult, & getting out and be free. It’s for #survivors and their supporters. It’s for everyone.

There are still a few tix left. Get yours NOW: https://www.igotout.org/story-jam

Sometimes control looks like love: Be careful!

#love #control #manipulation #coercivecontrol #narcissism #relationships #prison #mentalhealth #igotout #cults #cultiverse #codependency #liebe #kult #gefangen #coabhaengigkeit

(If love prevents you from moving freely, you're a prisoner)

Join me and #iGotOut for an unforgettable night of spoken word, songs, poetry, & more from across the “cultiverse” at Story Jam, 10/21, at the Improv Shop Comedy Club in St. Louis. If you represent a business, please consider #sponsoring the event! This is your chance to grow your audience & increase education about what it’s REALLY like to combat coercive control. The deadline for sponsor sign-ups is 9/15 so ACT NOW! Check out our website for all the details. https://www.igotout.org/story-jam

What is it Like to be an Adopted Child?
Emma Stevens, author (The Gathering Place and A Fire is Coming) and US domestic adoptee from birth during the Baby Scoop Era, has survived layers of trauma throughout her life. She visits ReThreading Madness and delves into the life-long reality that adoptees face.
#adopteestories #adoptee #oxytocin #gatheringplace #adopteevoices #Igotout #georgiatamm #LateDiscoveryAdoptee #DonorConceived #closedadoption

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/54324649

Heads-up on some AMAZING #volunteer and #intern opportunities with #IGotOut! You’ll gain #communications, #writing, #editing, and/or #graphicdesign skills while supporting the #cult recovery community. I’ve joined their Board of Directors — assisting them in their journey to become a #nonprofit — so I know how vitally important their work is and how much thought has gone into these opportunities. If you’d like to learn more, message them through www.igotout.org/contact (and mention me!)

Have you seen the #shinyhappypeople docuseries exposing the #Duggars & the #IBLP #Gothard #cult? It is important because it exposes #conservative #evangelical #christianity in the #USA and how long plans have been in motion to basically take over all levels of government - but especially the #scotus . Here’s my B4 & after fundie, Gothardesque pic. #iGotOut

Every time a woman leaves her abuser, a unicorn gets its wings.

(Also, fucking finally. I hope someone is cooking lots of delicious, nourishing meals for her.)

#nxivm #nomorevanguards #igotout

https://frankreport.com/2023/03/27/nicki-clyne-leaves-keith-raniere-her-statement/

Early last year, I had an anxiety attack and I want to share what lead up to it and what I've been doing to cope with my anxiety.

#ExJW
#JW
#JehovahsWitnesses
#JWorg
#BestLifeEver
#ItsACult
#iGotOut

https://youtu.be/jL_oCX2V3Xk

I asked an AI to write a list of common practices of cults. The list is spot on! But what's even more interesting are the sources it used for information.

Note that I didn't MENTION #JehovahsWitnesses at all.

#ItsACult
#iGotOut
#JWorg
#BestLifeEver

Sacred Science: Trust, Suppression, Silencing Doubts, Isolation, Influence, Reinforcement

•Establishes authority
•Establishes goodness
•Establishes the one true way, which…
•…blocks a desire to seek answers outside the system
•Suppresses the ability to ask questions or express doubts about core principles
•Suppresses ability to criticize leadership

#Cults #Cult #IGotOut #Exmo #Exvangelical #ExJW #ReligiousTrauma #HealYourTrauma #SpiritualAbuse #MindControl #CultCounterconditioning

Mind Control Technique #4:

Sacred Science (Closed System of Logic) - The ideology and leader have the one and only truth. Members should only seek answers in group teachings. Doctrinal logic is airtight. The leaders are above criticism and those who question or criticize are immoral.

#Cults #Cult #IGotOut #Exmo #Exvangelical #ExJW #ReligiousTrauma #HealYourTrauma #SpiritualAbuse #AbuseCulture #MindControl #CultCounterconditioning

Deception: Suppression, Trust, Silence Doubts

•Hides negative effects
•Hides challenging "doctrines" which are actually just tighter control methods
•Hides negative history
•Hides atrocities committed by leader & members
•Obfuscates control; makes the member feel in control of her own choices
•Builds trust by not causing reasons for mistrust

#Cults #Cult #IGotOut #Exmo #Exvangelical #ExJW #ReligiousTrauma #HealYourTrauma #SpiritualAbuse #AbuseCulture #MindControl #CultCounterconditioning

Mind Control Technique #3:

Deception - Lies, omissions, and "front" activities cover up flaws or unusual aspects of the group, doctrine, leadership, and history. Some truths will be revealed later when a member is "ready." Many persuasion techniques are only unethical if they're also deceptive.

#Cults #Cult #IGotOut #Exmo #Exvangelical #ExJW #ReligiousTrauma #HealYourTrauma #SpiritualAbuse #AbuseCulture #MindControl #CultCounterconditioning