Surviving Love

This is part Five of Dylan's story. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

This is part four of Dylan's story. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

This is part three of Dylan's story. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

This is part two of Dylan's story. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

This is part one of Dylan's story. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Serena's final episode of how she endured growing up as a child in the Children of God. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Serena continues to share her story of growing up in the Children of God.

At just 3 years old, Serena was given a ring by David Berg signifying a marriage. Listen in to Serena's story of how she survived love. #childrenofgod #survivor #cultsurvivor #cult #thefamilyinternational #sect #childbride

Verity's bravery lead her to becoming the woman she is today. Listen to the final part of Verity's journey of survival. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Abuse was rampant within the cult but also within Verity's own home. Verity's story continues. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Verity Carter is a second generation adult in the Children of God.

Eden's journey with the Children of God comes to an end and now she must face the world. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Eden's journey as a parent inside a cult changed her views on how the organization was run and whether she wanted to be a part. Listen as Eden's story continues. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Eden's childhood into her young teenage years was anything but easy. Eden's journey of survival from the Children of God continues. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Born into the Children of God, Eden's cult life began in Argentina. Subjected to abuse at a very early age, Eden shares her story of survival. Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Even after leaving the cult, Luz de Amor struggled surviving daily. While her life was moving forward, a few of her siblings weren't as successful. With a brother in prison for murder, another sister getting murdered and a third sibling struggling to survive, Luz de Amor persevered in Wichita Falls.

Luz de Amor continues her journey of survival through young adulthood while leaving the cult. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Luz de Amor continues her story throughout her teenage years into young adulthood. While living in Puerto Rico, Lou struggled with becoming a young woman growing up in a sex cult. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Luz de Amor continues her story throughout her teenage years into young adulthood. She talks about the sexual abuse of the younger teens and the changes that started to take place during this period. Lou also explains her experience getting in trouble with one of the “uncles” for minor child indiscretions. She tells memories of her childhood that she looks back on fondly and then others that are difficult to even talk about. One aspect of her childhood that she still smiles about today, would be music involvement. Lou was fortunate enough to not only learn about music from trained adults but she also was able to perform in front of many people. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yiwn9BSk1O4D-PnvUlD4JPPxk16bHVpy/view?usp=sharing Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational

Born into the Children of God, Luz de Amor grew up traveling the world helping her family establish new colonies. It wasn’t until she was a teenager that she realized the love that her and others were receiving was not in fact love. Lou's journey of survival continues Available wherever you get your podcasts. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This cult is still in operation today under the name “The Family International”. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please call 1.800.799.SAFE. or text the word “START” to 88788. If you or someone you know is ready to share their story of survival from the Children of God. Please email survivinglove@cultscrimescabernet.com or direct message on any social media platform. Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ibiqus9IMYvTvjhKycak_5cNocTwnRcR/view?usp=sharing Music By: Art of silence by uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Double Drift by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100254 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Moonlight - Ambient Mood by O.B is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx94Vb26FQMx0f51COVWKw Music provided by www.plugnplaymusic.net #ChildrenofGod #FREECOG #COG #Survivors #COGSurvivors #COGSurvivors #COGTFISurvivors #TheFamily #TheFamilyInternational