In this episode, we dive into Stephanie’s story—a journey that began in vulnerability and led her deep into the heart of a high-control religious group. She shares how she was drawn in, slowly immersing herself in church life, moving through the ranks to become an assistant, and dedicating nearly every moment to its various groups and activities.

But with that devotion came loss—loss of time, loss of connection with family, and, most painfully, a loss of identity. What happens when a place that once felt like a refuge becomes a prison? How does one begin to untangle themselves from a belief system that has consumed their entire life?

This is Part 1 of Stephanie’s powerful and deeply personal story.

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