*Content Warning: Child Abuse/Suicide Attempt* The book that is linked to 3 deaths of children, completely warped Kendra's life. Her parents took the abusive techniques to "train" their 7 children to the extreme. Fighting for her life everyday, trying to understand what she did to deserve this pain, when she turned 18 she ran. Little did she know, she ran right into the arms of another predator who married her 2 weeks later and got her pregnant 6 months after that. When the abuse continued, determined to save her baby son from the horrendous teachings, she ran a second time. She worked 3 jobs, put herself through nursing school and raised her son as a single mom with zero friends or family members to help.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:04:01 TW: Child abuse- Explanation of the book "To Train Up a Child"
00:07:33 Awful quotes from the book on how to "train" your child
00:12:41 These kids fall into toxic relationships when they grow up
00:14:57 No easing up on children with special needs
00:18:43 Footage of Michael demonstrating how to hit a child
00:19:58 Ways Kendra's mother asserted dominance over her
00:23:26 Before and after the book changed their lives
00:25:14 Kendra's homeschooling which was God focussed not academic
00:26:04 Her life without electricity or running water, living in a barn
00:33:18 No one stepped in because abuse was normal in their church
00:34:55 TW: child suicide attempt
00:36:46 Her and her brother never thought they would live to be adults....theology based fear
00:39:17 She returned to her home state- helped her brother escape
00:40:59 The only Godly joy, is joy in suffering through christ
00:45:22 The after effects of not being able to experience joy
00:47:35 Forced to do child labor (early as 10)
00:51:07 What about her grandparents?
00:54:24 How did she get out of the abusive family cult?
00:55:59 Her...*odd* college situation
00:58:36 She escaped into the arms of another abuser- her new husband
01:06:15 The immediate downfall of her new marriage & gets pregnant
01:12:54 Did Kendra's new husband use the pearl's training on her?
01:15:21 What gave her the courage to escape this marriage?
01:23:48 Kendra's "consciousness" and peace
01:27:20 Linda, Listen
01:29:24 If you're in an abusive situation, there are resources and help
01:31:58 Find and support Kendra! (Links below)

Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara

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