Chapters:00:00:32 Megan's Remarkable Story and Hiatus Recovery 00:05:38 Manipulation and Control: Unhealthy Aspects of Cults 00:06:36 The Complexity of Positive and Negative Experiences in Cults 00:11:07 The Corrupting Power of Leadership Positions in Religious Organizations 00:13:52 Maintaining a Pristine Image and Covering up Abuse in Religious Organizations 00:16:35 Tylenol Scandal: A Lesson in Crisis Management 00:21:45 Generational Mormonism and the Fear of Questioning 00:27:23 Indoctrination and the Difficulty of Breaking Free 00:30:53 The psychological impact of childhood indoctrination and abuse 00:34:01 Parents' awareness of the abuse and their response 00:37:26 Understanding the low rate of false reporting 00:40:34 The Devastating Impact of False Accusations 00:49:51 Struggle with Church's Treatment of LGBTQ Community 00:53:15 COVID as a Catalyst for Leaving the Church 00:59:08 A gradual separation from the church 00:59:57 Recent and rapid disconnection from the church in February 01:05:08 Making peace with our past and self-perception 01:05:45 Beginning of an Intense Discussion 01:05:47 Embracing the Shadow and Warrior Within