Surviving a family cult, according to a memoir

In "Forager," it was unquestionably a time of abuse and violation, made all the worse because God became a curtain for everybody to hide behind.
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How to survive a family cult in the Angeles National Forest, according to a memoir Click to view images

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How a comedian and a chef turned Armenian-Mexican food into a funny, viral pairing Click to view images

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LACMA announced on Tuesday that its $750-million building campaign now stands at $736 million. Since 2020, the museum has also added 11 new board members.

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