Take back your life : recovering from cults and abusive relationships

Cult victims and those who have suffered abusive relationships often suffer from fear, confusion, low self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress. Take Back Your Life explains the seductive draw that leads people into such situations, provides guidelines for assessing what happened, and hands-on tools for getting back on track. Written for the victims, their families, and professionals, this book leads readers through the healing process. A resource list and personal accounts of those who have successfully made the transition provide help and inspiration. Whether you were sexually assaulted recently or many years ago, you do not need to allow the experience to influence your life. You can recover-- and have your life back again. If you are a former cult member and want to come to terms with your experience, it is important to understand what a cult is and what it means to have been involved in one.