My Youth Was Hijacked By A Cult

And it happened more easily than you might imagine.

Shannon Ashley
Nov 7 · 9 min read
Photo by Luan Cabral on Unsplash

There’s a widely held belief that cults are easy to spot and that only the most weak-minded among us could ever fall for such absurdity. But getting involved with a cult is a lot like falling into a toxic romantic relationship.

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Shannon Ashley

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Single mama, fulltime writer, exvangelical. It's not about being flawless, it's about being honest. Top Writer. shannon.ashley.medium@gmail.com

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