In this podcast, survivor Sharri Burggraaf explores a deeply sensitive and highly triggering topic; specifically addressing survivors of ritual abuse and mind control. (If you are a survivor, I want to emphasize the importance of having a support person available while listening, and please remember to practice self-care throughout this episode).

Sharri discusses some of her journey and what she has learned about the lies that she was told as she recovered her traumatic memories which included learning the truth about the actual power these groups actually have and how the perception of a child that was terrorized, can cause an adult survivor to then still live by in fear. Although these groups can be dangerous and follow through on their threats to keep from being exposed, they are not as all powerful, all knowing as they claim to be.

She delves into the crucial topic of possible ongoing contact with perpetrators and cultic groups and discusses the power they wield over survivors. When a survivor begins recovery and starts to deal with the trauma through therapy, it is highly likely that an insider part could then contact a designated person in the abusing group who will then call out a reporter part to disclose all of what the survivor is doing. Threats and harassments can start to happen in the form of phone calls, emails, letters or cards in an attempt to trigger parts into doing their jobs like to return to the group or obey their rules of silence and loyalty. Join Sharri as she talks about the truth that can be so empowering that she now knows that she shares with other survivors, their supporters and therapists that work with them.