Religious Trauma *TW*
I just found this app today and well I really don't know what to say or where to start but.. I need some help I recently discovered my parents were involved in a cult known as IBLP and now I'm unlearning and trying to deconstruct my religious upbringing.. I love Jesus and God but I don't love the church anymore that I was completely raised in and apart of.. I was a worship leader for so many years and now I'm struggling to believe in any of it. Is this trauma or am I just in the wrong place? There is a lot more I can say but I'm not sure what's allowed or what's not I need help. Replies or just being heard would help immensely
@anonySky4390 hi. I'm a cult survivor too. I've actually spoken to quite a few cult survivors here at cups. Please know your not alone ❤
Thanks I'm just not sure where to go or who to talk to
@anonySky4390 sorry that went through twice
@anonySky4390 I'm a cult survivor too, there are a few survivors here. So your not alone in this
@anonySky4390 I was born into a christian cult, it was more of a Satanist cult though really. They just used jesus name
@Tinywhisper11 are you able to just leave the cult peacefully?
Is there anyway we can personally chat or does it not work this way on here? You said a satanic cult? Oh man... Ive basically already left I'm just reeling from all the pain of leaving
@anonySky4390 where you treated badly in the cult?
I was actually treated very well tbh. They did amazing jobs for me but looking back it was all to keep me in it..
@anonySky4390 ahh! Ok so a different sort of cult. I'm glad they didn't hurt you ❤ but yes it will take time to heal from this and to adjust to the normal world. But we are here for you ❤ you can do this
Do you have any resources or suggestions I try? I'm an avid book reader too
Heyy dear, i understand you must be going through a tough time.. there a few resources or suggestions that might help you. Im adding a link to them, i hope it surely helps you. And dont worry dear, you are out of it now and things will be okay, you are healing snd i know its a slow process but it does happen and you will detach yourself from the hurt you have felt.. take care and im proud of you for coming out of things soo bravely:
https://wikiexpert.com/articles/2866/1260/cult-mind-control--how-to-heal-yourself-from-cult-trauma
I would suggest you to connect to a listener here who talks about cult experiences, that will help you open up even more.
You are gonna get through this, believe in yourself, this is gonna be okay🤍
@anonySky4390 oh I'm not sure. Sorry. I have a lot of help with health professional s. I'm at the moment still trying to learn how to be a human. Do you have good doctors and psychiatrists? I'm under government protection, if you go to the police maybe they can help you too
I'm sure there's places for me 🤍
@anonySky4390 I need to go lie down. I'm not sure what steps you've taken but talking to your doctor about it and asking for therapy I think might be a good start ❤ and also well done for reaching out here, good luck sweetie ❤ I'll check this post as soon as I wake up. If you need to vent or ask any thing to ahead. I'll be here for you ❤ goodnight
@anonySky4390 I hope your doing ok ❤
I'm trying thank you so much
