Childhood was anything but peaceful growing up as a “Rama kid” in this insular Shawano, Wisconsin Cult. Claiming to have seen God and speak for Him, the leader seemed to enjoy torturing his members (especially the youth) and keeping them under strict control. Michele was 5 when her parents left her at the cult compound where she was endlessly tortured. She wouldn’t fully end up escaping until her 30s.
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\n00:03:45 Rama's history and how he came to be in the United States and converted to Christianity
\n00:06:39 Michele's early life in the cult
\n00:08:39 Early memories from the cult and their lasting effects
\n00:12:03 What it was like living in the compound and ways in which food was used in harmful ways
\n00:12:49 TW: Michele was tortured as a chiIId, having to eat her own vomit
\n00:18:56 How Rama would pit chiIdren and families against each other
\n00:22:25 TW: Psychological and physical ab*se
\n00:28:07 What going to public school was like for Michele and how the other chiIdren and teachers treated her
\n00:30:48 Michele's inconsistent schooling and how it effected her later on
\n00:33:59 Michele's final straw to leave the church and the repercussions for defying Rama
\n00:39:21 How Michele's mother's relationship with her chiIdren and the church changed after Michele left
\n00:42:11 How Michele's mom's devotion to Rama added to the ab*se
\n00:44:25 TW: Physical ab*se
\n00:45:52 Rama's control over parents led to Michele's parentification
\n00:50:42 Physically leaving the cult, mentally still following Rama
\n00:52:18 How mental health was viewed in the cult
\n00:54:37 How Michele handled parenthood after her trauma
\n00:56:50 Michele's experience in therapy and what helped her to find healing
\n00:59:56 Michele's symptoms of PTSD
\n01:05:51 Michele uses energy healing practices to cut ties with Rama
\n01:11:33 What Michele believes now
\n01:12:04 How Michele is doing now
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