Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/CULTFREE — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker  #sponsored #ad ___________________________________________ Drawn to the Twelve Tribes in the 1970s by its promise of spiritual purity, communal support, and moral family values, Rebecca’s parents became deeply embedded in a system that demanded complete obedience and surrender of autonomy. Rebecca was one of the oldest of the second generation in the cult, which meant a lot of experimentation was done to determine the fate of other chiIdren. At 15 years old—a highly devout member— she was chosen to marry one of the leader’s sons, to attempt to shackle him to the group. Her wedding included group reenactments complete with demons, running from the woods, a crowning ceremony and unwavering submission as an “unworthy woman”. She thought she could escape her ab*sive and highly controlled chiIdhood with daily corporal punishment by getting married. The reality was far worse. Watch pt 2 of Rebecca's interview: https://youtu.be/gjazxu60gwI?si=JPJrb8rzP2Dntkgn Watch our interview with Rebecca's sister, Meleah: https://youtu.be/vFlipx4Fpn4?si=B2oYHeV7nZUwY37u Find Rebecca on social media! The Sister Act Podcast website (submit questions or episode request): https://thesisteractpodcast.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_thesisteractpodcast/?igsh=MW52YWt5azJjZzl6aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr# FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rebecca-Nichols/61584788763752/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=5GRo3iaWLP3P3P6S&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F174dXxpk8N%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesisteractpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZT-92gjR6TpJ0A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSisterAct25 Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClips Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/ Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness https://www.tiktok.com/@cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon https://twitter.com/cultstocon Chapter Marks O0:00:00 Intro 00:09:37 Rebecca's experience in 12 tribes as a chiId 00:19:21 No play for chiIdren 00:27:07 Getting married at 16 00:34:55 Being unprepared for marriage 00:39:03 The wedding 00:47:22 The concept of being unworthy 00:52:02 Constraints within marriage regarding intimacy **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. This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**