Social Psychology: Cults

**All events in this essay are fictional. I have learned that sometimes it is better to want something you don’t have as opposed to having something you don’t want. My experience as a member of The Ministry has taught me that lesson. My story is an all-too-common one of vulnerability, hope, confusion and terror. My high school years were marked by active involvement in soccer, student ministry, and various clubs such as Amnesty …

…my parents moved in order to provide me with better psychological treatment. My anxiety has improved and I am able to make the majority of my own decisions. I am finally regaining my independence. If all goes well, this summer I plan on applying to the local university, where I wish to pursue social work and one day create programs for cult member’s families and ex-cult members. **All events in this essay are fictional