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How should I leave the cult of AA?

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Stay sober and don't relapse.

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What is the term for being 'debriefed' from a cult?

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It's called deprogramming.

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What if every third person I see is part of the cult, even outside its physical boundaries?

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Know you are not alone. You must stay strong and know that your survival is worth it and that others also have the knowledge about this cult and have made it out. Some therapists know and help those from this background. Be strong and know you are worth it. Use discernment with new people.

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How can I get help to leave a cult if I am a minor and my parents will not leave?

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Try to convince your parents the best you can. Let them know you really don't like being in the cult anymore. I'm sure they will understand and consider it. If not, run away from home and seek help from the police and children's services.

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How do I leave a cult if my parents are the leaders and I'm a kid?

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The best thing to do is get help from CPS or local authorities. It may be difficult, but keep telling people until you get help.

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What if the cult told me that Jehovah was going to destroy me if I left the cult?

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They been saying this since 1914, you will be fine. It's nothing more than a scare tactic.

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What if the cult is my workplace?

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Find another job. If you need to quit immediately, see if friends or family would be willing to help support you while you're looking for employment.

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How do I leave the AA cult when they wont let me go?

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Just leave. What are they going to do? Simply stop attending meetings and break off contact with them. If you live with other members, then you should also move.

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What should I do if a cult threatened me with death if I don't change my religion?

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Tell law enforcement. They're trained to handle that sort of thing. Also, try looking into cult help sites, such as Families Against Cult Teachings, which is an organization dedicated to educating the public about the dangers of cults, as well as providing support for victims.

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My sisters and parents are in a cult and do not know how to integrate into society. How can I help them?

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Try to follow the steps on How to Deprogram a Religious Cult Member for help.

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What should I do if the police won't help and just send me back to the cult?

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If you are an adult, get out of town, move somewhere far away, and break off all contact. If you are a kid, then contact Child Protective Services.

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How do I rescue my spouse from a cult?

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You may not be able to. The important thing is to free yourself from the cult's influence.

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Is a religion a cult if they believe they're better than people outside the religion?

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That doesn't make a religion a cult per se, but it can be a sign of it being like or even being a cult. Read the wikiHow How to Recognise a Cult to see if any of the signs it discusses apply to the religion you're thinking about.

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