"No one chooses to be in a cult; no one seeks it out or strives for it. Being in a cult is not something you notice as it is happening—it doesn’t matter if you’re incredibly self-aware or if you’re a teenager who can’t see past her own emotions. With a cult, you believe you’re on solid ground until you discover—usually much too late—that not only is your footing shaky, but it’s already given way."

the most disturbing, heart-wrenching memoir i've ever read. BUT PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING!