Gloriavale

Theophila Pratt grew up in the cult, denied a childhood and a voice because of her gender. But since graduating from uni, she’s using those dark times to fuel her dream of helping others.

Now a qualified occupational therapist, Theophila Pratt is lifting the lid on sexual abuse and exploitation in the secretive cult

Canterbury mum Pearl left the sect to give her kids a better life

Despite an extreme campaign to drive them apart, Rosie and Elijah Overcomer escaped to a new life together

Timaru mum Virginia reveals why she and her family had to escape the controversial community

''When I met Joe I wanted to be upfront from day dot because you either accept it or you don’t,'' explains Tendy, who was born in the West Coast religious community.

"They turned to me and said there was nothing else they could do," sobs Zoe Max, whose husband Jeremy slipped away in the back of the ambulance. "All I could think was, 'The children. They're so young.'"

Lilia’s out and fighting for the sisterhood.