Teresa Smith

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.

An anonymous woman shares her harrowing experiences growing up in the Wilson sphere, detailing the emotional and sexualized abuse she endured. Teresa Smith exposes horrific family secrets and the CREC church's inadequate response to sexual abuse. Advocacy duo Nathan and Christiana Wells discuss the challenging gender dynamics and hostile reputation of the CREC community in Moscow. The guests highlight the need for transparency, support for survivors, and the dangers of conditional love and legalistic teachings that perpetuate abuse.