CW:  CSA, SA, Abuse. Cult dynamics can be found in large, high control groups, as well as in single families. From no locked doors or privacy within the house, to accompanying her on dates, ab*sing her with barb wire, and hold her family hostage, Kahlia’s father essentially acted like a cult leader in her household and kept her imprisoned with manipulation tactics and various forms of ab*se. Learn what it took for her to leave her dying grandmother (per her wishes) so she could escape and find true freedom and happiness. 

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00:04:05 Kahlia's family dynamic growing up

00:05:29 Kahlia's father's rules with purity culture

00:08:55 Kahlia's father didn't allow her to have any friends

00:10:28 Kahlia's home school experience

00:12:56 The different religious beliefs Kahlia's father thought was the true way

00:14:42 Kahlia's hairstyle was controlled by her father

00:16:37 TW: Kahlia's father threat*ned their lives by kn*fepoint whenever her mom tried to take them and leave

00:19:21 Kahlia's father told her she'd be responsible for breaking up the family if she spoke out

00:23:35 Kahlia's father would bully her

00:25:08 TW:  walking in while undressing, groping, SA

00:26:30 TW: CSA (father forces a tampon when Kahlia is 11)

00:29:33 TW: CSA (17 years old)

00:32:06 TW:  SA (the last incident that made Kahlia leave for good)

00:37:36 What motivated Kahlia to get out of the abus*ve situation

00:39:48 Kahlia's family's negative reaction to her dating her now husband

00:43:38 Na na's parting words to Kahlia

00:45:00 What it was like acclimating to a new life outside of control

00:54:56 What brings Kahlia joy now

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