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 psychological/spiritual memoir genre at Centarficus.com

Survivor Voices: Sherri Callahan

~ Vennie Kocsis ~ 1 Comment

"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

~ Vennie Kocsis ~ 1 Comment

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?

~ Vennie Kocsis

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

Survivor Voices: Zack Bonnie

~ Vennie Kocsis ~ Leave a comment

Zack Bonnie's "Dead, Insane or In Jail: A CEDU Memoir" exposes the abusive tactics of the youth reform industry through his traumatic experiences, revealing manipulation, psychological control, and a quest for resilience amid systemic degradation.

Survivor Voices: Adeena Blumenfield

~ Vennie Kocsis ~ Leave a comment

"Today is the first year anniversary of my freedom. I escaped, with my children, from a religion based, violent marriage. Here's how I did it. "

Survivor Voices: Lusciana Philomena

~ Vennie Kocsis ~ 4 Comments

This piece is a contribution from an abuse survivor.  It details extreme abuse and could be triggering to readers.  Please consider caution if you are a trauma survivor.