Out of the Cocoon : A Young Woman's Courageous Flight from the Grip of a Religious Cult

Preface xi All Alone in the World 1(4) Growing a Farmer's Daughter 5(14) Wolves in Sheep's Clothing 19(14) Keep Paddling 33(20) The Cocoon Weakens 53(8) Breaking Free 61(16) Prostitution and Thievery 77(8) Leaving it All Behind 85(4) The Butterfly Takes Flight 89(12) Deaf, Dumb and Blind Dating 101(4) Taking an Honorable Stand 105(6) Searching for Unconditional Love and Acceptance 111(14) Come to Jesus Meeting 125(4) ``Happily Ever After'' 129(6) The Circle of Life 135(6) The Snowman Puddle 141(4) Life Begins Anew 145(4) Daycare Nightmare 149(18) ``Family'' Ties That Unravel 167(10) Preserving Derek 177(6) Neon Signs 183(6) Guardian Angels 189(6) Peace of Mind Childcare 195(8) Forgiving, Making Peace, Moving On 203(4) Finding Meaning In My Suffering---A Revelation 207(6) Afterword 213(4) Appendix: Puzzling Through Poetry 217(18) Recommended Reading 235