Aiding those spiritually abused by Worldwide Church of God and offshoots
Healing From Spiritual Abuse
“He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds” ~Psalms 147:3
Recovery After Exiting a Spiritually Abusive Group Those involved in a totalitarian mind-manipulating organization become enmeshed in the government of that organization. Covers thought reform, manipulation, coercion, deception, peer pressure, guilt, fear, phobias and threat tactics used by the group leader.
Emotional and Spiritual Healing (This is Part two of above article). Exiting a high demand, exploitive group creates deep losses, including loss of identity, loss of trust and loss of hope. After-effects of depression, anxiety, anger, floating, dissociation, fear phobias, isolation, loneliness, grief, physical ailments and lack of feeling are common.
From Victim to Survivor (Take Back the Power) Excellent testimony by founder of ESN, and which includes “Steps to Recovery and Success.” While this covers the deception it WCG, it can apply to PCG, RCG and all offshoots.
Where Do the Feelings Go? Feelings from hurtful stimulus were not permitted to be expressed; includes: “How Do I Go About Writing and What Do I Write About?”
Personal Writings This section contains several very good writings by exiters that cover different subjects such as grief and experiences.
Prayers For Freedom From Spiritual Strongholds These prayers are very effective in gaining deliverance from many strongholds and oppression due to involvement in any harmful cult or occult practices.
Cognitive Behavioral Focusing for Exiters (An Approach to Handling Depression, Anxiety, Fear & Guilt) (Includes at end: “Cognitive Rethinking for Christians Who Have Exited an Armstrong Group”)
