We Can Do Hard Things Trad Wife Cults: How Tia Levings Escaped (Pt 1)
Dec 10, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Tia Levings, a New York Times bestselling author and expert on Christian patriarchy, shares her remarkable journey of escaping a high control religious cult. She uncovers why strong women are often drawn to such extremism and how they can reclaim their freedom. Tia reveals the troubling practices surrounding parenting and marriage in these communities, and examines the unsettling crossover between wellness culture and fundamentalist beliefs. Her insights challenge societal norms around gender roles and highlight the path to healing from religious trauma.
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Relocation and Church
- Tia Levings' parents moved to Jacksonville, Florida, when she was 10, leading to culture shock and a search for community.
- This led them to a megachurch, which marketed itself to families promising to raise their children "right".
Quick Marriage
- Tia Levings got engaged and married quickly at a young age, as encouraged by her church.
- She believed she loved him but later realized she was in love with the idea of love and tried to fit him into her dreams.
Manipulation Tactic
- The church used Tia's desire for family and children against her by promoting specific roles and expectations.
- This manipulation tactic is common in patriarchal environments, leveraging personal desires for control.
