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When Your Father Joins a Cult: Lily Dunn's Exraordinary Story
What happens when a parent leaves not just their family, but the entire world they once knew?
In this episode, I talk with author and memoirist Lily Dunn about her powerful memoir Sins of My Father. When Lily was six years old, her father abandoned the family to join a spiritual movement that would shape the course of both his life and hers. We discuss the lasting effects of childhood abandonment, the allure of cults and alternative communities, the complicated nature of love and forgiveness, and why understanding our parents doesn't always mean excusing them.
Lily also shares insights into…
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