Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation Mike & Abbi Prussack – Part 2: Predators in Power, Institutional Denial, and the Fight to Expose It
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Nov 19, 2025 Mike Prussack and Abbi Prussack, former members of the 2x2 church, share their insights on institutional abuse and community organizing. They discuss the alarming scale of abuse within the organization, revealing over a thousand perpetrators. The couple highlights the culture of secrecy enforced by church leadership and the ongoing FBI investigation into these abuses. With a focus on supporting victims, they emphasize the importance of speaking out and the complexities faced by those leaving the church. Their perspective sheds light on a collective reckoning.
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How The Support Group Began
- Mike and Abbi started the X2x2 Facebook support group in January 2022 after friends asked for help.
- The group quickly became a place where survivors disclosed abuse after an internal letter about an overseer was posted.
Scale And Authority Of Abuse
- Over a thousand perpetrators were disclosed across a community estimated at 75,000 people.
- Between 35–40% of allegations implicate ministers and workers, showing abuse concentrated in authority roles.
Secrecy Fueled The Cover-Up
- Many abusers were known to others who then did nothing, allowing abuse to persist and grow.
- The community culture of secrecy, obedience, and weaponized forgiveness enabled cover-ups and protected perpetrators.