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EPISODE · May 10, 2025 · 22 MIN

Inside the Bergholz Clan: Control, Fear, and Beard Cutting | How I Escaped My Cult Reaction

from Growing Up In Polygamy · host Growing Up In Polygamy

We’re reacting to the shocking true story of the Bergholz Clan, a radical Amish cult led by a man who declared himself a prophet and claimed only he could interpret the Bible.As control tightened, the group began attacking other Amish men and women, forcibly cutting off their sacred hair and beards—a deep act of humiliation in Amish culture. The leader even took photos of the attacks, which ultimately helped land him in prison.This story is told by his former right-hand man, who bravely left the group—but is still shunned by his family to this day.Different group. Same patterns of power, fear, and control.#BergholzClan #AmishCult #HairCuttingAttacks #ExCultStory #SamAndMelissaReactsJoin our Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamyIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to [email protected]✅SUBSCRIBE NOW : https://shorturl.at/inqrE➡️ Checkout our other Videos:🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY#like #comment #post #share and #encourage other to #subscribe to the channel.

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