You’ve heard of ritual abuse, the Pace Memo, and repressed memories. But what is the truth behind organized ritual abuse?  And does it really happen within mainstream Mormonism? Join Lesley and Leah, as they speak with Tara Workman-Tulley, LCSW, trauma therapist, and ritual abuse survivor. Learn more about organized ritual abuse, how it often hides in plain site within various societal institutions, and the mechanisms which enable it to perpetuate.

***This podcast has a TW for sexual, physical, emotional, spiritual, and ecclesiastical abuse.***

Resources/References:

Australian Child Abuse Inquiry

Dr. Ellen Lacter’s Evidence of Ritual Abuse

Grand Jury Report on Catholic Abuse

Attacks On Credibility Of Survivors Not Justified By Research

The Glenn Pace Memo On Ritual Abuse

Unrighteous Dominion Survivor Stories

LDS Survivors Of Ritualistic Abuse, Mind Control and Organized Abuse FB Page

Lesley holds an RN, BSN from the University of Texas. Lesley has authored several published articles across a variety of platforms and is a frequent media contributor. She functions as a Community Health Nurse for vulnerable populations and serves as a survivor advocate for victims of abuse. She aims to raise awareness of the effects of trauma on individuals and how trauma impacts community systems. Lesley has certifications and training in Trauma-Informed Care, Community Advocacy, Faith and Spiritual Development, Familial Mental Health, Culturally Competent Care, Domestic Violence Awareness, and Resiliency Development. Lesley lives in Virginia with her 4 children and her really hyper chihuahua, named Chaos.

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