Marry My Sister? It's What God Wanted

F*CK'N AUTHENTIC

We welcome our “sister” to join us on this episode to get her perspective on the cult we grew up in. She’ll tell us about her childhood, which included abuse in her home as well, and we’ll discuss the influence of the church on her life. Despite growing up in the same environment, we had different experiences and challenges to face after leaving our sheltered church community.
While our childhoods had moments of camaraderie, we all suffered shadows of abuse and strict religious influence. High school brought its own set of challenges, with strict church attire leading to awkward social interactions. She’ll share how being thrust into the outside world without proper social skills and support led to a period of recklessness and depression.
But fear not, her journey did not end there. She found helpers along the way who offered guidance, leading her to make positive decisions for her future. She talks about pursuing college and a successful career.
As friends, we leaned on each other to find the courage to explore life outside our sheltered childhoods and we persevered! This authentic conversation will shed light on the power of seeking help, learning from mistakes, and understanding diverse perspectives in the journey of life.
Timeline Summary:
[6:52] - Comparing the extreme abuse in our “sister’s” household to mine.
[13:23] - How she still got to have a relationship with her dad despite the church's rules.
[17:11] - Finding out her mom actually supported her college plans at first before caving to the church elders.
[24:08] - Getting kicked out of the church at 17 and going off the rails.
[26:47] - Moving away from our hometown crew entirely at 25 to start over after imploding.
[35:24] - Why our “sister” took till almost 40 to get married.
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