Andrew Pledger
Andrew Pledger
Shiny Happy People (My Thoughts) - Patreon Bonus Preview
Shiny Happy People (My Thoughts) - Patreon Bonus Preview
Shiny Happy People (My Thoughts) - Patreon Bonus Preview
Saturday 3rd June 2023
Andrew Pledger shares his raw reflections on 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets', linking it to his own experiences with religious trauma.
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Andrew Pledger
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Andrew Pledger reflects on the Amazon Prime documentary "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets" in this exclusive bonus episode
- Pledger shares his emotional reactions and personal parallels with survivors' stories, offering a poignant insight into the impact of religious trauma
- The episode explores the toxic patriarchal and hierarchical systems perpetuated by fundamentalist teachings and the manipulative power dynamics at play
I cried through every single episode, just relating so much to what these survivors went through, what they were taught and what they experienced in their own abusive religious families. And I also was crying because of the validation of it, because this documentary really, I think, showed how toxic this patriarchal family is, how abusive this hierarchical system is.
Ever been curious about the real story behind the Duggar family? In this episode, Andrew Pledger opens up about the Amazon Prime documentary 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets'. This isn't just a review; it's a deeply personal take from someone who has lived through similar experiences. Pledger, a queer cult survivor, connects the dots between his own upbringing in an independent fundamental Baptist movement and the harrowing stories of abuse and control revealed in the documentary.
He doesn't hold back, discussing the toxic patriarchal systems and manipulative power dynamics that often go unnoticed. If you're interested in understanding the dark underbelly of seemingly perfect families and the urgent need for change, this episode is a must-listen. Pledger's candid reflections make it clear how these environments can leave lasting scars, and his emotional reactions offer a raw, unfiltered look into the impact of religious trauma.
It's a powerful episode that sheds light on the hidden truths behind cult-like environments.