When A Child is Taught to Hate: My Version of the Alicia Story, Part 2

“For the sister I lost and regained after ten years, I need to tell my version of the story.”

When A Child is Taught to Hate: My Version of the Alicia Story, Part 1

“I was determined to never turn my back on faith and family, as Alicia had.”

How a Logical Girl Talked Herself into Fundamentalism, Part 3

“To this day I get shamed for talking about the multi-faceted manipulation in my family, because it’s not in accordance with our brand, ‘love.'”

How a Logical Girl Talked Herself into Fundamentalism, Part 2

“My parents broke me into embracing the identity they demanded of me.”

How a Logical Girl Talked Herself into Fundamentalism, Part 1

“There’s a huge myth I run into on a regular basis – that people raised in fundamentalism are stupid.”

You’re not a victim because…

“Our scars have stories. And the stories matter.”

Four Reasons Why I Believe Cynthia Jeub

“I, for one, think Cynthia is doing a really brave thing by sharing the truth.”

“We Didn’t Kick You Out”: Cynthia Jeub’s Story, Part Five

“That’s the difference between Jeub home life and what you see of my family online or on TV.”

The Breakthrough Moment: Cynthia Jeub’s Story, Part Two

“The life of abuse isn’t full of anger, getting thrown and smacked and bruised, and being yelled at and torn down. That’s only part of it.”

The Smoke and Ash of Melting Memories

“This weekend, I read a post that Cynthia Jeub wrote recently, and I am haunted by it.”