Growing Up in the Exclusive Brethren

This chapter explores the speaker's childhood experiences in the Exclusive Brethren sect, highlighting the feelings of isolation and deprivation resulting from strict societal separations. It examines the implications of these formative years on the speaker's current work as a counselor, particularly in understanding the struggles of individuals from similar backgrounds. Additionally, the chapter addresses the psychological impacts of religious indoctrination and the long-term effects of teachings that instill fear, especially relating to concepts like hell and religious abuse.