The more I dig into this, the more gross it becomes! This man published his fetishes for the whole world to see. #cultsurvivor #preferences #grooming #iblp #billgothard Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing…
It’s time to flip the script and talk about how healed people help. We can switch focusing on the hurt people, and instead we talk more about healing and helping. I’m getting so tired of hearing that, how about you? #hurtpeoplehurtpeople #healedpeoplehelppeople #cultsurvivor #healingjourney
Join me live for a book club reading of The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk as we unpack what it means to heal from trauma after life inside the IBLP. This conversation is for survivors who are breaking free from harmful teachings and learning how…
This doctor’s video validated me in ways that I never imagined. If only every doctor could take the time to view the patient as a whole and not just the parts that equal the sum. Go follow her on TT holdingmypeemd is the user name. #chronicillness #childhoodtrauma #cultsurvivor
Dr. James Dobson passed away yesterday. There has been a flood of rejoicing of all the strong willed children who experienced harm because of his teachings and publications. Whatever you are felling and however you process this death is valid. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for processing this…
CNN interviewed Christian Nationalist Doug Wilson. Let's not mince any words here... Wilson is a cult leader. He is preying on vulnerable people to feed his ego.
In this episode, we examine three deeply troubling aspects of Bill Gothard’s teachings from the IBLP Men’s Manual. First, we look at how Gothard pairs scripture with a racially charged illustration—one that subtly reinforces harmful stereotypes under the guise of spiritual leadership. Next, we unpack his message to fathers, where…
In this episode, we continue exploring the IBLP Men’s Manual with a closer look at Gothard’s page “What If a Father Has Already Failed?” Gothard teaches that a father’s unfulfilled dreams can still come true—through his children. He uses the story of David and Solomon to suggest that kids should…
In this episode, we take a closer look at Bill Gothard’s teaching for fathers who feel they have failed. On the surface, Gothard’s message sounds encouraging: as long as a man keeps trying, he’s not truly a failure. But underneath, we find a pattern of minimizing real harm and turning…
In this video, I point out a troubling aspect of Bill Gothard’s teachings: the use of scripture alongside a racially charged illustration. While the racism might not be immediately obvious to everyone, as a former cult member, I can see how this image subtly reinforces harmful stereotypes within Gothard's framework.…
In this episode, we delve into Bill Gothard’s troubling teachings from the IBLP Men’s Manual, where normal childhood behaviors are labeled as rebellion, and natural curiosity is framed as spiritual defiance. We start with Gothard’s “Early Signs of Rebellion” checklist, which misinterprets typical developmental stages as threats to parental authority.…
In this episode, we take a closer look at a page from the IBLP Men’s Manual where Bill Gothard uses graphic artwork—often created by cult members—to reinforce a grim interpretation of Proverbs 30:17. The verse warns against mocking one’s father or despising one’s mother, and Gothard emphasizes it with disturbing…
