My Parents Convinced The Judge I Was Dying. It Was All A Lie.

On today's episode, Sarah speaks with Alex, a survivor of medical child abuse, who shares the harrowing story of his childhood spent battling a series of manufactured illnesses. He recounts being coached by his parents to testify against the very doctors and child protective services agents who were trying to save him, a court victory that he later realized was the moment he endorsed his own destruction. Years later, while in treatment for an opiate addiction that was a direct result of his 'treatments,' a single question from a therapist shattered the elaborate fiction of his life. Alex talks about the long road to recovery, the painful process of rebuilding his health and identity, and his current mission to provide a resource for others who may be trapped in what he calls the 'Wellness Cult,' offering a voice of truth to those lost in a narrative of lies. Stories are works of fiction and dramatized based on inspired events. Names, places and details are changed for privacy and are not true events. Produced with AI assistance.