Articles For Child Survivors

 

Let us realize that what happens around us is largely outside our control, but that the way we choose to react to it is inside our control.
                        ~Anonymous


 A Letter to All Child Survivors  

Am I Only a "Pseudo Personality"?  

Letter to Joseph W. Tkach, Jr. From a Child Survivor (personal letter; written for all child survivors that have been hurt by the Worldwide Church of God) 

Survivor's Rights

Setting Boundaries

Surviving  (written for those who have suffered extreme abuse and who are having a difficult time recovering from exploitive, soul-damaging situations.)

Coping with Flashbacks

Learning to Be a Survivor (written by the person who was the inspiration behind "Children Raised in Worldwide Church of God")

Exiters Tell What Has Helped Them to Heal From Armstrongism (some results from our anonymous survey; some were submitted by child survivors)

Cognitive Focusing for Exiters (An Approach to Handling Depression, Anxiety, Fear & Guilt) 

 I Was Always Ashamed of Who I Was in Herbert W. Armstrong's Church 

It’s Hard to Get Close to God After Being in Philadelphia Church of God (also helpful for child survivors of WCG)

Seeing Your Worth

 An End to Guilt (Excellent message that focuses on the unconditional love of God and gives a clear understanding of grace)  

What Were the Lies and What is the Truth? (replacing HWA's fear-based statements with the truth from the Word of God)

Prayers for Freedom From Spiritual Strongholds (very effective in gaining liberation from many strongholds and oppressions due to involvement in any harmful cult or occult practices; includes moral issues) 

Comforting Words About the True God (true statements that show how God really sees His children)

Questioning Herbert W. Armstrong articles; includes two critical reviews of Mystery of the Ages)

Appalled at How Children Were Treated in WCG (by former member; can apply equally to those raised in Philadelphia Church of God or other abusive offshoot)

Remember the Children

Do Exiters Need an "Attitude Adjustment?" 

I've Been Betrayed! (a child survivor expresses deep invalidation and anger after corresponding with a Christian ministry that accepted WCG's new changes)

Present in the Pain (for those who have suffered horrendous anguish; especially the death of a loved one; covers the rage one can feel at God)

Coping after a Sudden, Violent Life Trauma (good article that covers grief, loss, anger, guilt, etc.) [offsite link)

For Child Survivors Who Feel Hopeless and Discouraged Regarding Love and Life

Human Rights For Those in Intimate Relationships

Speak Out Against Verbal Abuse [offsite link with many good articles]

Things I am Choosing For Myself

Things I Like About Myself (read this if you feel you're only a pseudo-personality)

Things That Make Me Feel Happy 

Letting Go of Control

Learning to Say "No"

Indications of Recovery for an Abuse Survivor

The Hopelessness of New Age/Atheistic Beliefs 

From Terror of the Psalms to a Prayer

How Can I Ever Trust God as Father? (includes letter from child survivor)

Love – Trusting in the Indescribable

Because God Loves Me (How does the true God see His children?)

The Love of God

Why I Accept the Bible on Faith    

 Psalm 91 (comfort in time of fear)

How Do I Receive Eternal Life?

Articles For Those Who Were Emotionally and Spiritually Abused (more recovery articles on our site, including some of the above)

All names for child survivors on this site have been changed unless they have requested their real name be used.


 

Keep company with those who make you better.  
                            ~
English Proverb


Note: Worldwide Church of God (and its abusive splinter groups) taught a false god. Any articles on this site that mention God are those that reveal the true God, whose Love is everlasting, and who is full of mercy, grace and compassion. He manifested His Love to us by revealing Himself through His Son, Jesus, who saves us eternally by His grace and not by any works that we might try to do. 


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