Sons of Patriarchy Family Affairs: Abuse in the CREC, Part 4
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Oct 23, 2025 Guest
Nathan Wells
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Christiana Wells
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Teresa Smith
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Anonymous Woman (grew up around Jim & Bessie Wilson)
An anonymous survivor opens up about her painful childhood in the CREC community, detailing grooming, boundary violations, and the long-lasting impact of abuse. Teresa Smith reveals shocking revelations of sexual abuse in her ex-husband’s family and criticizes the church's inadequate response. Nathan and Christiana Wells discuss their critiques of the church's treatment of dissenters and the perilous culture of silence surrounding abuse. Together, they emphasize the necessity for accountability and the importance of supporting survivors.
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Upbringing Inside The Wilson Sphere
- An anonymous woman grew up closely connected to Jim and Bessie Wilson and Evan, absorbing their teachings and books as a child.
- That early proximity shaped her worldview and normalized controlling, pious behaviors that later felt abusive.
Sin-First Parenting Created Conditional Love
- The Wilson-influenced parenting taught that parents identify children's sins and fix them with books and public confrontation.
- That created a world where conditional love and constant correction replaced normal childhood development.
Doctrine That Sexualized Childhood
- She internalized the teaching that "all men are attracted to all women," which sexualized ordinary childhood behavior.
- That doctrine normalized hypervigilant modesty and shaped her lifelong body shame and fear.