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The heart of cult recovery: Compassion for the self

Daniel Shaw
Psychotherapist, author and survivor, Daniel Shaw, explains how cults fracture the self and why compassionate self-reflection and regulation are central to healing postcult trauma.

Recovery for my children and myself 

Gretchen Ward
After 25 years in a cult, Gretchen Ward fought to reclaim her family’s future—guided by faith, intuition, and a fierce commitment to healing.

Litigating cult harm without saying ‘cult’

ICSA Team
A lawyer shares how personal experience, courtroom strategy, and cult education collided in landmark cases that helped expose systemic abuse—without using the word “cult.”

Sharing my stages of recovery from a coercive catholic religious order

J. Paul Lennon
Each member or former member of a cultic group has their own particular and unique story and process of recovery. I hope my story will help you with yours.

Crazy wisdom: A personal account

William Yenner
The author describes his life in the spiritual community EnlightenNext, tracing his path from an idealistic seeker to a leader in the group.