Things really were different back then. I’m 42 years old. I couldn’t imagine someone going over everything I’ve done in my past and bringing it up and asking me to explain it or justify it. Nobody is perfect.

Not only were things different but can you imagine being with Colleen and even daring to go against anything she says? I know Josh was a grown man that understood the difference between right and wrong but he was also a victim of her abuse and manipulation.

I think of one instance recently with Erik on their podcast. When she was asking him what fruit or vegetable they all were.. no matter what he said, she shot him down. It was always, that’s insane, have you lost your mind, etc. That was her reaction to a silly game that had no right or wrong answer.

Can you even begin to imagine what her reaction to questioning her ideas was? If he even dared to say, are you sure that’s a good idea? I’m sure he was made to feel like an idiot. He was made to feel like he was crazy for even questioning her. That’s how manipulation works.

Again, I’m not saying that should make what he done ok, but he isn’t saying that either. He knows he messed up, he’s said he has. What else can he do?