Cult and Religious Trauma Resources
Here is a collection of resources you might find helpful, including websites, books, podcasts and documentaries.
Websites
#iGotOut- Movement empowering survivors of high-control environments by sharing stories
Dare To Doubt: a list of some great resources
Journey Free- dedicated to helping people transition out of harmful religions.
Cult Escape- a resource which inspires courage and hope for anyone who seeks freedom from control.
Recovering from Religion- non-profit devoted to helping people recover
Dare to Doubt- List of additional resources, including peer support and mental health professionals
Dr. Marty Klein- sex therapist with a great newsletter and social media presence.
Books
Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion- Marlene Winell
Why Does He Do That- Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men- Lundy Bancroft
Terror, Love and Brainwashing: Attachment In Cults and Totalitarian Systems- Alexandra Stein
Uncultured- Daniella Mestyanek Young
Educated- Tara Westover
Sex & God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality- Darrell Ray
Combating Cult Mind Control: The #1 Best-selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults- Steven Hassan
Podcasts
Going Clear (Scientology)
Keep Sweet, Pray, and Obey (Fundamental Latter Day Saints)
The Vow (NXIVM)
Jesus Camp (Evangelical Christianity)
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (Scientology)
Shiny, Happy People (The Institute in Basic Life Principles)
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence (small, secular cult)
Yes, God, Yes (Christian purity culture; comedy drama; not a documentary)
Unorthodox (Orthodox Judaism; drama series; not a documentary