Delanie Fischer continues the “Subscriber Stories” series with subscriber Chase, who shares her experience growing up in a cult. They discuss how her family was first drawn in, the systems of control that kept them involved for over a decade, and how she eventually left. Plus, what's supported Chase's healing over the last several years. Submit here to be considered for the "Subscriber Stories" series: https://www.delaniefischer.com/submissions Episode Highlights: How Chase Was “Brainwashed” — And Where She Is Now When Attachment Theory and Group Therapy Go Wrong Parents Seeking Support for Kids: 7 Red Flags to Watch For Nature vs. Nurture and the Dangers of All-or-Nothing Thinking When Your Manipulator’s Voice Becomes Your Inner Dialogue Sexual Repression, Shame, Divorce, and Reclaiming Sexuality Cult Trauma: Psychological Abuse, PTSD, Enmeshment, and Guilt Recovery: Building Confidence, Self-Trust, and Living Authentically ____ Self-Helpless Stuff: A 5-star rating means a lot! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: Inside Cult Tactics and High-Control Groups: Manipulation, Deception & Coercion with Michael D. Langone How Enmeshment Trauma Impacts Every Relationship You Have with Dr. Kate Balestrieri ⁠The Psychological Impact of Gaslighting with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis⁠ ADHD in Adults: Signs, Symptoms, and Misconceptions with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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