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As of April 11, 2009 I no longer answer questions in this category. Please call your local police station if you suspect child abuse. For information about what to do if your child or friend joins a cult, please log onto my web page: http://surrealist.org/betrayalofthespirit/index.html
Dear Shelia, Thank you for your letter. There are thousands of small cults and it may be difficult to find information about them, since they are usually secretive. If they allowed your friend's daughter
Kenny, I will be happy to answer any questions and help you out in any way I can. Your premise sounds interesting. I was in a cult for ten years. Here is some basic information posted at my website:
Hi Brittany, Thank you for your letter. Maybe it is a cult, but it seems normal to you because of how your mother raised you. She sounds manipulative. You said, "I find it very wrong to call a part of
Dear Renee, Thank you for your letter. At my website, you will find materials I have written for family members: http://surrealist.org/betrayalofthespirit/index.html It depends on how old your daughter
Dear Fred, Thank you for your letter. I have been trying to think of what to tell you. It is unfortunate that cults tear people out of their ordinary lives to go and live with the cult and be consumed
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