In this special episode for International Cult Recovery Day, Bonnie shares a speech recorded by her son Brendan for a college class final project.

In it, Brendan reflects on the Community of Jesus, Rock Harbor Truth, survivor stories, and the importance of listening to people who have too often been silenced or dismissed.

This episode is a reminder that recovery begins when people are willing to speak and to hear the truth — and that the next generation is paying attention. 🕊️

Listen to Ken McCormick share his experiences during the early days of the Community of Jesus

What happens after you survive?
In this powerful continuation, Bonnie and Jeffrey Wilkinson explore the long road from harm to healing. They talk about shame, identity, self-worth, and the quiet, difficult work of rewriting the messages that were never yours to carry. If you’ve ever struggled with “Who am I now?”—this conversation is for you.

Dr. Jeffrey Wilkinson on trauma, memory, and healing after the Community of Jesus

Dr. Jeffrey Wilkinson on trauma, memory, and healing after the Community of Jesus

This episode is hosted by Mel McDaniel as she interviews Shawn DeLude and Bonnie Zampino about how Rock Harbor Truth came to be and its vision and mission for the organization.

A Life, A Loss, A Story That Matters

Matt Hempel entered the Community of Jesus at just 12 years old—and within weeks, he knew something wasn’t right.

In this episode, Matt shares what it was like to grow up inside a highly structured, controlled environment where questioning wasn’t welcomed and conformity was expected. While parts of his experience included structure and opportunity, he also witnessed practices that felt confusing, unsettling, and deeply dysfunctional.

Looking back, Matt describes those years through a powerful lens: survival, evasion, resistance, and ultimately, escape.