Author: Vennie Kocsis

Vennie Kocsis is the author of four books, including the best-selling memoir, "Cult Child," and her latest published collection of prose, "Keeper of Backwards Men." Vennie's motto is: "I write to live." She regularly posts content regarding trauma healing, daily life, poetry, videos and more. Vennie is currently writing her fifth book, and her first work of science fiction in the SFE Novum genre at Centarficus.com

The Ego of Self-Induced Terror

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Depression becomes the battle that we fight with ourselves. Which side of our willpower will win?

A Childhood Near Death Experience

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This passage from my memoir "Cult Child" discusses a near-death experience I had when I was five years old.

A Road-Trip To Somewhere No One Has Ever Been

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Losing my brother crippled me. I laid my body beside his and sang to him about the goddesses as he passed away. I felt like a piece of me shattered with that loss.

Survivor Voices: Sherri Callahan

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"My little mind was already trying to reason his abuse of me. I remember thinking, “He thinks I am my mom. It's ok.”

Survivor Voices: Jenni Z

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I imagine cutting off contact with him probably made him treat my mother worse. I’m sure he took his anger out on her.

Prince Became a Jehovah’s Witness In 2001. Did It Change His Music?

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Prince converted to the Jehovah's Witness faith in 2001. This is an exploration of how his music changed post conversion.