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Nancy Dart's avatar

"The higher they go, the farther they fall", is something we've seen over and over. Very timely, and a reminder to stay awake, and wary of easy fixes led by charismatic actors. Excellent article, Trish!

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Trish McDonald's avatar

Thanks Nancy. I had forgotten about it until I read a friend’s post then the realization hit. I had been part of a cult of shame.

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Nancy Dart's avatar

And now you are not! 😁❤️ You are freeing others by writing about it, too.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

I can't believe you knew her! Yes, I think part of being in a cult is not knowing you're in a cult. Glad you avoided all the self-harm from that organization.

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Trish McDonald's avatar

Yes, I was searching… thanks for your concern

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Judy's avatar

It is all part of the life experience, ups and downs, learning as we go along. Keep smiling and one day we will step on that Publix scale 😁.

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Trish McDonald's avatar

Yep, hand in hand 😎

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Jocelyn Jane Cox's avatar

Wow!! Glad you got away from that

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Trish McDonald's avatar

Thanks JJ, I think the doc came out last Sept., would have to make sure it's still on HBO

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Jan M. Flynn's avatar

Oh, wow wow wow . . . I hadn't heard of the Weigh Down thing until now -- but now I want to know more.

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Trish McDonald's avatar

Never thought about cults until your last piece on the girl from HS. Then there’s the HBO documentary

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