E299 | I Used to Live in a Cult that Silenced Women

In this gripping tale, set in a secluded community where women undergo a procedure called "Silencing" at the age of twelve, Eliza recounts her life growing up in a seemingly idyllic yet restrictive society. The Silencing renders women mute, a practice justified by the community's leaders as a means to maintain peace and order. Eliza, who aspires to be a Teacher like her father, grapples with fear and uncertainty as the day of her Silencing approaches. However, a mysterious woman with a talking voice appears at her window the night before the procedure, offering her a chance to escape and experience life beyond the community's boundaries. Faced with a choice between the only world she's known and the unknown, Eliza makes a daring decision, embarking on a journey that challenges her perceptions and promises the possibility of a voice in a world where silence is the norm. Special thanks to: 1000andonenites - https://tinyurl.com/4rphxktr Story: I Used to Live in a Cult that Silenced Women https://tinyurl.com/8s4ndtye Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji ----- Want to support the channel, send me a story, or just see what's up? ► https://www.storiesaftermidnight.com ► https://patreon.com/storiesaftermidnight ------ ► Stories After Midnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/S_A_Midnight ► Follow Stories After Midnight on Instagram @storiesaftermidnight ► Listen Offline With Spotify! The Midnight Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1PZtWmKZftMks0NXKO4mRw ► Listen Offline With Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-midnight-podcast/id1466702639 ► Join The Midnighters Community! https://discord.gg/WBkGuAb ► Grab Some Merch & Support The Channel! https://teespring.com/stores/stories-after-midnight ♥ I love you all! ♥