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TODAY IN B.C.: Author recalls life within the Children of God cult
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Host Peter McCully chats with Perry Bulwer of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island.

Bulwer has written a book entitled Misguided: My Jesus Freak Life in a Doomsday Cult, taking the podcast listener on a journey through his tumultuous experience with the Children of God cult.

Starting with his initial encounter at a Chinese restaurant in Port Alberni, Perry recounts the allure that drew him into the depths of the cult.

91ƵThey saw something in me, something receptive,91Ƶ said Bulwer. 91ƵThe dogma and the teachings I learned in the Catholic Church weren91Ƶt that much different from what they were preaching and they were taking advantage of that.91Ƶ

Bulwer explains the origins of the cult, tracing its roots back to California in 1968 and the charismatic leader David Berg, the cult91Ƶs radical preaching, its migration to Canada, and the controversies surrounding its practices add layers to the story.

The podcast reflects on the emotional toll of living in a cult, as the author describes the internal conflicts and doubts that eventually led him to leave.

Upon returning to Canada, he faced the daunting task of rebuilding his life, marked by educational pursuits and personal rediscovery. The episode captures the resilience required for post-cult recovery, offering a glimpse into Perry91Ƶs transformative journey.

Bulwer has been an advocate for cult survivors since 2004.

91ƵThere91Ƶs a lot of psychological damage to that generation who were born in the group,91Ƶ he said. 91ƵOnce I turned my mind to it and understood what had happened to them, I had to speak up. I started doing that in 2004 and basically have continued to this day to be an advocate in that sense.91Ƶ

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Peter McCully

About the Author: Peter McCully

Peter has been a broadcaster and publisher on both of Canada91Ƶs coasts and has owned a small newspaper and run an advertising agency along the way.
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