Sons of Patriarchy A Museum for Saints: Abuse in the CREC, Part 7
Dec 12, 2024
Jade Miller, a former Logos School student and soon-to-be memoirist, shares her chilling experiences of spiritual and sexual violations within CREC communities. She discusses the grooming tactics used by teachers, her rebellion against strict authority, and the lasting impact on her life. An anonymous man, who faced ethical dilemmas and hostility at a church-affiliated workplace, recounts his struggles with fraud pressure and community ostracization. Both guests provide critical insights into the dangers of conformity and the importance of healing through storytelling.
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Early Solace At Logos School
- Jade Miller describes moving to Moscow, joining Logos School, and finding solace in English and theater during childhood trauma.
- Early acceptance at Logos masked later patterns of shame and control that grew as she aged.
Labels Became Self-Fulfilling
- Teachers repeatedly labeled Jade as "dangerous," shaping her identity and fueling rebellion.
- That persistent narrative made her feel guilty, ashamed, and pushed her toward risky behavior.
Classroom Shaming Incident
- In eighth grade a teacher privately asked Jade if she knew what a harlot was and pointed at her sweater as evidence.
- She froze, never reported it, and carried lasting trauma from that encounter.
