An excellent book for those leaving a mind controlling religion.

by tornapart 4 Replies latest jw friends

  • tornapart
    tornapart

    I'm in the middle of reading this book and it's very good. Written by a psychologist who had been brought up in a fundamentalist religion she talks all about the difficulties of leaving a mind controlling religion and how to overcome them. Although it talks mainly about evangelical and pentecostal type religions she includes many others too. (She gives JWs a mention along with other cult types). Well worth a read.

    http://www.marlenewinell.net/page/leaving-fold-guide-former

  • KateWild
    KateWild

    Thanks I will put that on my book list Kate xx

  • tornapart
    tornapart

    There's also some good videos on youtube. Tag 'Religious Trauma syndrome'.

  • blondie
    blondie

    My last counselor had escaped from a cult or a high-controlling group, not jws though. But we connected immediately, the tactics/techniques of these groups are very similar. I think it is good to see what other people have accomplished and how the solutions are very similar. It helped us both see we weren't alone.

  • Oubliette
    Oubliette

    TA, thanks for the tip. I'll put it on my Must Read list!

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