I read your story Ian. It brought me to tears. I've always thought that if by some crazy, catastrophical chance that my parents decided to leave this cult it would be no problem for me to leave with them. After all there my parents.
But seeing what you went through really put things in perspective for me. The control they have on you-I don't know if a psychologist can even explain it. Its incredible. It constantly makes me fearful of my future, my plans, how and when I will finally make my own break free and what the outcome will be. Anyway...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!