Her Childhood Tortured in Shawano WI Cult

Childhood was anything but peaceful growing up as a “Rama kid” in this insular Shawano, Wisconsin Cult. Claiming to have seen God and speak for Him, the leader seemed to enjoy torturing his members (especially the youth) and keeping them under strict control. Michele was 5 when her parents left her at the cult compound where she was endlessly tortured. She wouldn’t fully end up escaping until her 30s.  Click here to watch on YouTube Follow Michele on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@UC-76QylEA3KKCmfBe5d0MPw  We want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to the official booking page Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness  Host Instagram @sheliseann  Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_  TikTok @cults.to.consciousness  Twitter @cultstocon  **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.** 00:03:45 Rama's history and how he came to be in the United States and converted to Christianity 00:06:39 Michele's early life in the cult 00:08:39 Early memories from the cult and their lasting effects 00:12:03 What it was like living in the compound and ways in which food was used in harmful ways 00:12:49 TW:  Michele was tortured as a chiIId, having to eat her own vomit 00:18:56 How Rama would pit chiIdren and families against each other 00:22:25 TW: Psychological and physical ab*se 00:28:07 What going to public school was like for Michele and how the other chiIdren and teachers treated her 00:30:48 Michele's inconsistent schooling and how it effected her later on 00:33:59 Michele's final straw to leave the church and the repercussions for defying Rama 00:39:21 How Michele's mother's relationship with her chiIdren and the church changed after Michele left 00:42:11 How Michele's mom's devotion to Rama added to the ab*se 00:44:25 TW: Physical ab*se 00:45:52 Rama's control over parents led to Michele's parentification 00:50:42 Physically leaving the cult, mentally still following Rama 00:52:18 How mental health was viewed in the cult  00:54:37 How Michele handled parenthood after her trauma 00:56:50 Michele's experience in therapy and what helped her to find healing 00:59:56 Michele's symptoms of PTSD 01:05:51 Michele uses energy healing practices to cut ties with Rama 01:11:33 What Michele believes now 01:12:04 How Michele is doing now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices