Was I in a Cult?4 Mar 2024

Sufism - Part 2: "Freedom at 23"

This is Part 2 of Sara Tasneem's heroic story. If you haven't listened to Part 1, please start there. This episode reveals Sara's immense strength, her re-brith, her new found freedom. But after years of imprisionment, the real world isn't always an easy road… especially when you have mouths to feed. Thank you Sara. You're an inspiration. Want to help end child marriage? You can! Get involved. It will take us all to finally end child marriages for good. Here are some helpful links to get you started: — Zonta USA: https://zontausa.org/end-child-marriage-in-the-usa/end-child-marriage-action/ — Unchained At Last: https://www.unchainedatlast.org/ — The AHA Foundation: https://www.theahafoundation.org/get-involved/ — United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5.3 to end child marriage worldwide by 2030: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal5#targets_and_indicators — Tahirih Justice Center Forced Marriage Initiative: https://www.tahirih.org/who-we-serve/forms-of-violence/forced-marriage/ — Link to HB2924 in California (call your legislator and support this bill!!): https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB2924/2023 — Sara's activism: https://www.facebook.com/thrivingaftersurviving & https://tasneemsfadvocacy.home.blog/ — Follow us: Instagram: @wasiinacult — Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult — Have a story to share on our show? Email us: info@wasiinacult.com — "This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/INACULT and get on your way to being your best self."

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Hoyt Richards: After the Beauties

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[ENCORE] Eternal Values - Pt2: "Vanity Un-Fair"

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