I wrote the following chapters after leaving the ranks in an effort to understand and heal from this bizarre experience. I post them here for those who are seeking information about this group and wondering whether it is a cult.
Yes, it’s a cult.
Chapter 1 – How to Leave a Cult
Chapter 2 – How to Join a Cult
Chapter 3 – School, Marriage and School Marriages
Chapter 4 – The Art and Science of the Soul Factory
part 1: How to Stay in a Cult
part 2 : “Help” from “Sustainers” and “Teachers”
Chapter 5 – The Christmas Party
Chapter 6 – More on Soul Manufacturing
part 1: “School’s” Three Lines of “Work”
part 2: “Work” on the Self: Psychological Ideas
part 3: “Work” for Others, the Feeding Frenzy
Chapter 7 – “Work” for School: Two Privileges
Privilege 1: Food & Beverage Prep
Privilege 2: “Making New Friends”
Conclusion – Caterpillar Days in Butterfly Lives
Just started reading your fantastic writings of your experiences within a cult, amazing how all these groups use the same tactics.
Thank you for writing and giving such a great understanding to others who have or will some day leave and be helped through reading your blog.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Ros!
Oh … and I forgot to say, big congrats to you and your wife for getting the f out and reclaiming your lives!!!