Conversations How I became a brainwashed cult bride
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Jun 24, 2025 Liz Cameron, author of 'Cult Bride: How I was brainwashed and how I broke free,' shares her harrowing journey of escaping the JMS cult, where she was groomed as a 'cult bride.' She discusses the gradual brainwashing process, including love-bombing and isolation from loved ones. Liz highlights the severe impact of cult practices on mental health, including her struggles with an eating disorder. Her story reveals the challenges of recovery, the importance of resilience, and the power of telling one's own narrative.
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Bookstore Encounter Sparks Cult Entry
- Liz Cameron encountered a woman in a bookstore who involved her in a survey about faith, marking the start of her cult induction.
- This initial encounter led to continuous contact and gradual recruitment into the cult group.
Cult Recruitment Strategies
- University campuses and transitional life phases make ideal hunting grounds for cult recruiters.
- Cults precisely target vulnerabilities and use interests like modeling as front groups to attract new members.
Cult Controls Church Atmosphere
- Cults manipulate church services to hide controversial beliefs from newcomers or outsiders.
- They modify sermons, songs, and visuals to maintain a controlled narrative based on their audience's familiarity.
