Generation Cult

Ep. 10: You Don't Have to Tell Them Anything


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On the final episode of Generation Cult, we wrap up Season 2 with a conversation with Meghan, an ex-Jehovah's Witness. She left as a young adult when the mental anguish she experienced within the organization threatened to take her life. But that departure sent her on a roller coaster of family detachments that she still rides to this very day. 

Although relieved to flee the bible-based religion, she continued to believe its teachings and was convinced she was going to die in Armageddon. So, she experimented with everything she had been taught not to do: She smoked cigarettes, tried a few drugs and worked on a pot farm. And she had a lot of sex. Eventually, she began to work in the sex industry as an escort.

Find out what happened to Meghan and how she became the person she is today. 

Thank you so much for listening to Generation Cult. 

*This episode contains discussions of self-harm and sexuality and is not for younger listeners. Discretion is advised.

**Photo courtesy of Meghan Smith

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