“Tried To Pray My ADHD Away”: 78 People Who Escaped Cults Share The Most Disturbing Things No One Questions

Cults can convince people to accept beliefs and behavior that would seem shocking from the outside. After leaving, many former members look back and wonder how certain rules, rituals, and expectations ever felt normal. In a recent Threads post, ex-cult members shared some of the strangest things they experienced and went along with, offering a revealing glimpse into just how powerful group pressure can become. Their stories range from deeply unsettling to downright bizarre.