Truth 2x2 Cult Survivor | Feminist | Australian | CoFounder #GoKindly Beddinghttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3lp3ghxeaks2eSecretive sect leaders receive gifts of cash, former members claim https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560893/former-members-of-secretive-sect-two-by-twos-claim-leaders-receive-gifts-of-cash13 May 2025 21:28 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp3ghxeaks2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3lnar5aprw22ihttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/-80152522/episode/escaping-one-of-australias-most-secretive-cults-150349954?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false Truth 2x2 podcast ep from MamaMia’s true crime20 Apr 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnar5aprw22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3llvmngp32223This is a bold and welcome step by the Victorian State Parliament- an inquiry into cultic and high control behaviour. Maria @cultpsych (ex Children of God) & Laura McConnell (ex Truth 2x2) made contributions to the submission put forward by Geelong Revival survivors #cult03 Apr 2025 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvmngp32223https://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3lkktn6lkfs2jA Truth 2x2 episode on cultimatum podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cultimatum-the-culture-of-cults-human-trafficking/id1744145655?i=100069936934617 Mar 2025 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkktn6lkfs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3ljcfwftpi22f🎤 Episode Drop from Truth 2x2 Cult Kids podcast. This episode with Maria has made me laugh and then cry, in the space of 30 seconds. Her story and journey is beautiful. #truth2x2cult #truth2x2church #secretsof2x2church #churchwithoutaname https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sNcqnrlVCCblDa1hx9FZE01 Mar 2025 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljcfwftpi22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3lj5qvm2zmc2lCults destroy people. They’re coercive, abusive, controlling. The kids deserve better. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Feb 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj5qvm2zmc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3li7qihjky224Wrote a piece on being 20 years too early to conversations. It’s an uncomfortable piece, tbh. It talks to arranged marriage, forced marriage, queerness, cults and religious coercion. https://open.substack.com/pub/lauramcconnell/p/reality-of-anti-cult-activism-in?r=3jjwqb&utm_medium=ios15 Feb 2025 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3li7qihjky224https://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3li6gidusbc27https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/541806/second-northland-man-linked-to-secretive-sect-appears-in-court-charged-with-sex-offences?sfnsn=wa15 Feb 2025 00:09 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3li6gidusbc27https://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3lhdxp4iuek2fIm loving Kyle’s Cowtipper Vern podcast on YouTube - on Truth 2x2 cult culture, beliefs. This episode on exclusivity is my favorite so far https://youtu.be/i5l5UIyKPWM?si=cwOTRmg8kfvifK7V04 Feb 2025 11:36 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhdxp4iuek2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3lh5horp7a22mThese Facebook groups no doubt are needed to keep us safer, since other avenues have failed. There is however issues with moderation of posts and comments. It reminds (triggers) me of the early days of cult survivor chat rooms & ex cult groups - often a nasty free-for-all with limited moderation. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/01/are-we-dating-the-same-guy-women-turn-to-facebook-to-uncover-cheating-and-violence?CMP=aus_bsky01 Feb 2025 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh5horp7a22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauramcconnell.bsky.social/post/3lgqw252pkc2fReminder that Truth 2x2 cult Workers (clergy) in Australia still have not registered a legal entity, paid compensation or supported survivors. They also haven’t signed up to Redress Scheme, almost 14 months after they promised to.27 Jan 2025 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:gmq4etudsbeguxoftun43otn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgqw252pkc2f