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Tonight, 60 Minutes Australia aired an investigation into allegations of abuse and control surrounding Christ the Redeemer Church and its associated school. Stories like these often affect people in ways that those who have never experienced coercive or high-control groups may not fully appreciate. For survivors, seeing experiences that have long been denied, minimised, or misunderstood reflected in the media can stir up powerful emotions. Feelings that have been quiet for ye

If you’ve found yourself typing “am I in a cult?” into a search bar, you’re not strange, disloyal, or broken for wondering. Most people don’t join harmful or high-control groups because they’re weak or looking to be controlled. People join because they’re seeking belonging, meaning, healing, faith, safety, or purpose. Often, groups begin by offering exactly those things. This article isn’t here to tell you what to believe or to label your community. Instead we've got some qu

Cult Exit and Support Consulting Services for Survivors, Families, and Professionals If you are searching for cult consulting, you are likely facing one of the most complex and painful experiences a person or family can endure. Whether you are trying to leave a cult, support someone who is still involved, or recover from the psychological harm caused by a high-control group, specialised support matters. SOCCHG's Cult Exit and Support Consultation arm provides expert, trauma-i

A peaceful landscape symbolizing the journey of healing and recovery for survivors. Survivor-led advocacy plays a powerful role in healing, prevention, and systemic change for people affected by coercive cults and high-control groups. When those with lived experience take the lead in advocacy, research, and policy reform, responses to cult harm become more effective, ethical, and trauma-informed. What Is Survivor-Led Advocacy? Survivor-led advocacy refers to initiatives des