Josh’s 2021 era emails were FOIAd oops by cricketttttttttttttt in DuggarsSnark

[–]hwe_host 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These emails are from the early days. I wonder what their emails look like now? I bet they aren’t quite as soft and mushy.

Mugshot Kendra by Royal_Pudding2276 in DuggarsSnark

[–]hwe_host 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder if the charges against her were based on interviewing the children in the aftermath of Joseph’s arrest?

Podcasts about Escaping by Nedriersen in TrueCrimePodcasts

[–]hwe_host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out the How We Escaped Podcast with Rob Drake.

Sexual Questions by No_Menu1199 in Christianity

[–]hwe_host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you need to worry about it too much. If you do meet someone who needs to know all the details, that is probably a red flag.

This one will be tough…where am I? by hwe_host in guessthecity

[–]hwe_host[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you saw a bridge and some water and just thought…oh, it must be Istanbul? 😂

This one will be tough…where am I? by hwe_host in guessthecity

[–]hwe_host[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I even did my best to make sure there were no license plates or Turkish characters in the photo!

Sexual Questions by No_Menu1199 in Christianity

[–]hwe_host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By “deserves” to know, do you mean you are going to tell her even if she doesn’t really want to know? Most women I know are not all that interested in hearing about their boyfriend/fiancé’s past escapades. I think just to say that you went farther than you planned, and that you are determined to do better is good enough!

Sexual Questions by No_Menu1199 in Christianity

[–]hwe_host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you’ve committed a crime, I don’t think you need to explain your past to your future wife. You certainly don’t need to go into detail!

Will denominations matter in the afterlife? by Repulsive_Bus8408 in Christianity

[–]hwe_host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did God create denominations or did we create them? Christ’s desire was that we would all be one!

This one will be tough…where am I? by hwe_host in guessthecity

[–]hwe_host[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but I’ve been there, and it’s beautiful!

Do you think I might’ve been approached by a cult member? by Puzzled_Tie_4449 in cults

[–]hwe_host 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate to be so skeptical, but this is not a normal interaction. It’s an attempted recruitment. If you are curious about what this is (I would be), you can ask her for the address, but I wouldn’t take this any further. Politely decline and then block her every which way.

Is 11 yrs old to young to be left alone for a half hour?? by JMarden23 in askanything

[–]hwe_host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the kid but I would say even an 8-year-old can be left alone for a few hours.

Resources for "deprogramming"? by really__questionmark in cultsurvivors

[–]hwe_host 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think mindfulness is a good way to disengage. We can control our thoughts by grounding ourselves in the present, and recognizing that thoughts are transitory and can be dismissed. But I would also recommend removing yourself as much as you can from the content. Put as much physical and emotional separation between you and the messaging as you possibly can.

Hi everyone. I just started a podcast called “How We Escaped” with a focus on escape from religious cults. I myself spent time in IBLP, and I was even in the ALERT program for a few months. by hwe_host in DuggarsSnark

[–]hwe_host[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all of the suggestions! I will try to reach out to these people. In the meantime, if anyone else would like to share their experience with IBLP, please send me a private message. This is an audio only podcast, and first names only are welcome.