Tag: cult survivor

The Worst Book World? Been There. Have the scars to prove it.

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Exploring the worst book world to grow up in.

If Everything Is Trafficking, Nothing Is

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A personal account of childhood labor trafficking within a cult, emphasizing the importance of accurately identifying trauma and understanding the legal definitions of trafficking.

The Vennie Dispatch: October 2026

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What's happening in the Venniverse? October's newsletter is here!

I Made Some Things. I Found Some Things.

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Highlighting new merchandise, favorite items, and the Amazon shop growth journey.

The Vennie Dispatch: September 2026

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What's happening in the Venniverse? September's newsletter is here!

The Vennie Dispatch: August 2026

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What's happening in the Venniverse? August's newsletter is here!

The shop is open.

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Everything I make, finally in one place; apparel, art, books, and music, all pulled from the same well. The shop is open.

Returning to the World

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Five years of chronic pain, grief, and loss. Now, finally, a return. An essay on shadow work, healing, boundaries, and what it feels like to come back to yourself.

Heal • Create • Become

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Creativity can help survivors of cults and religious trauma reconnect with identity, process emotions, and reclaim their authentic voice through healing self-care practices.