Gerette Buglion’s true-life story shows how her innocent quest for meaning is hijacked by a teacher who recognized her thirst for spiritual knowledge…awakening insight while simultaneously eroding her capacity for critical thinking.
An Everyday Cult follows the arc of her journey through young motherhood into a group that welcomed her but also captured her mind, her heart, and her money. She shows us how a mind and psyche can be compromised by a controlling leader, using techniques that fly under the radar of human awareness—and she implores readers to wake up to these ever-present abuses of power. Gerette vividly describes a personal journey that became increasingly treacherous, culminating in tragedy. In the telling of her story, she exposes the impact of cultic manipulation on daily life.
Written in an engaging, self-reflective style, rich with insight into techniques common to cults the world over, An Everyday Cult increases the reader’s understanding and awareness of destructive dynamics that just might be closer to home than anyone ever imagined.
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Misunderstood is the working title for an anthology of survivor’s stories focused on being misunderstood after exiting from a cultic environment.
These stories, combined with commentary by respected and experienced therapists are directed towards helping professionals of all kinds. This anthology is dedicated to providing a platform for survivors who have been misunderstood to let their voices be heard by those who are in a position to create change and improve how survivors’ needs are met. This collection seeks to inspire and support those who support others by offering concrete examples of what worked, what caused further harm and what simple changes can go a long way towards authentic healing.
We are seeking stories where a survivor of religious trauma or cultic coercion sought help from a therapist, social worker or any other helping professional after getting out. We are specifically seeking stories where the help that was hoped for was not effective, or even harmful. Where being misunderstood created further shame, confusion, or pain that led to alienation instead of support.
Are you a survivor with a story about being MISUNDERSTOOD? If you have had this experience and would like to contribute your story, please use the contact form to start the conversation!