I write to live.
After surviving four years in a cult, Sharon rebuilt her life with resilience, support, and hope. Her journey shows that healing is possible—and freedom is worth fighting for. Read her powerful story of recovery, strength, and new beginnings. #SurvivorVoices
Survivor William “Billy” Dinkel reveals a harrowing, traumatic childhood, and the powerful healing journey that turned his pain into purpose.
"My little mind was already trying to reason his abuse of me. I remember thinking, “He thinks I am my mom. It's ok.”
I imagine cutting off contact with him probably made him treat my mother worse. I’m sure he took his anger out on her.
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.
"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. "
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.
Vennie Kocsis 
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