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Re: TV documentary on cults: anyone want to take part?

23 Jan 2015

(Also, just as an update on me and my family - my dad has now completely left the BKs and we're all very happy. I am training to be a counsellor and intend to work with ex-cult members.)

TV documentary on cults: anyone want to take part?

23 Jan 2015

Hi all, A TV company is making a documentary on cults, to be broadcast on Channel 5. The focus will be on how cults ensnare people, what happens inside cults and how people get out and recover. I've spoken to the researchers at length about my own experiences with the BKs, but ultimately decided not...
alanna

Re: Please Help

22 Jan 2013

Hi drnigam, I am sorry you are going through this. I recommend reading Steve Hassan's "Combatting Cult Mind Control" or "Releasing the Bonds" for excellent advice on how to try and get through to cult members/people who have been subject to brainwashing. It's tough, but there are...
alanna

Re: I am in a relationship with a BK

08 Jun 2012

It wasn't her choice. She did not really want to be a BK, but it was the only way to be with my dad and keep the family together, plus she felt guilt-tripped into trying to believe and follow the BK lifestyle. Having the promise of God's eternal love and thousands of years of bliss, peace and wealth...
alanna

Re: Conspiracy or misguided altruism?

08 Jun 2012

Hi koolbloke, I think it's important to remember that all the BK centres operate differently, depending on who is in charge and who attends. Not everyone will have had the same experience as you, and some will have been subjected to thought reform techniques to a much greater extent (though some per...
alanna

Re: New Member

08 Jun 2012

Hi xephani :)

I'd be interested to hear about your childhood experiences with the BKWSU and how you think they affected you growing up.
alanna

Re: I am in a relationship with a BK

08 Jun 2012

Koolbloke - I am glad you were able to resist the call for abstinence so you could start a family! I found out a few years ago that my mum always wanted to have lots of children, but was never able to have more after my younger Sister because of their involvement with the BKs - so sad.
alanna

Re: I am in a relationship with a BK

08 Jun 2012

Hi vivek, Sorry to hear the BKs have got to your girlfriend. I really recommend Steve Hassan's books for advice on how to communicate with and support a loved one who is in a cult (and hopefully get them out!): http://freedomofmind.com/Media/books.php One of the most important things to remember is ...
alanna

Re: Reach Approach & the Brahma Kumaris

02 Jun 2011

Mike86 - I sent you a private message about this as I am not sure who might be reading!
alanna

Reach Approach and the BKWSU

28 May 2011

Hi all, I honed in on ex-l's thread above this one as I saw "Reach", but I'll post my response here too as the thread is active. I see my concerns about Reach were well-founded. I will talk to my current counsellor about this and see if she has any ideas on how to proceed. Alanna I haven't...
alanna

Re: Reach Approach & the Brahma Kumaris

28 May 2011

Hi ex-l, I haven't posted here for quite some time as I have been working a lot of things out regarding my BK experience, which I will share with you all soon. I wanted to reply to this though, as last year (well, Xmas 2009-Jan 2010) I saw a Reach Approach counsellor so can offer some insight. The c...

Re: Dangerous Persuaders: Right and Left Brain Thinking

24 Mar 2010

This is really helpful, thank you.
alanna

Re: Thinking of going back

22 Mar 2010

@ Sakaash - Yes, that you should have been at home in bed! Did you find things were weird going back? I know I find it strange when I am around BKs now after so long in the real world. It's like you see things with newly opened eyes.
alanna

Re: Thinking of going back

22 Mar 2010

Try not to get too paranoid Alanna, they haven't taken over the world just yet! Heh! As you said, I am just worried what effect those kind of meditations could have on children, given how powerfully I feel BK teachings have affected me - without me even realising. And they are being used in some sc...
alanna

Re: Thinking of going back

22 Mar 2010

Just watched the Marneta video, it really freaked me out. She was drishtiing them up like mad. I really loved Marneta when I was little, she was always so sweet and loving. But now the sweet loving thing scares me, because I worry where it is leading. Has anyone listened to her materials? Are they b...
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