I Grew Up in a Cult

Listen to this episode from We're All Insane on Spotify. CW: This episode contains descriptions of CSA, child abuse, suicide, alcoholism, and death. On this episode of We’re All Insane, Charlie shares her harrowing story of spiritual and physical abuse at the hands of her parents, particularly her father. She also discusses the devastating impacts of this abuse on her siblings, resulting in alcohol abuse and other challenges after leaving the cult. Charlie exposes the failure of CPS, adults, and the police to protect her and her siblings. She details how being raised in a cult changed her outlook on the world and how she began to navigate life outside of the cult and abuse.  If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the show, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices