How Life in an Abusive Cult Taught Me Gratitude

And an appreciation for the little joys of life

At age 16, I became enamored with the loving group of hippies that was The Children of God. They welcomed me into their community and made me feel a part of something bigger than myself. I believed I had found my life’s vocation of serving God.

In 1973, the Children of God were a welcoming group of hippies.