yes, I am pretty certain now that it is normal - we are not the first generation to say the friendships forged in those early years of adulthood have a particular depth of connection.
The thing we all say we liked the best about our cult days were the people we met, the friends we made and at least for me that is what I miss the most, that band of friends.
Joining a cult gave with one hand - it was like joining a groovy version of a church group really, we trusted each other deeply and formed a lot of friendships.
and joining a cult took away with the other hand - once I could no longer believe in la Rawat I lost my friends. They might have come more slowly but they'd still be here if I hadn't done the cult thing. as it is the friends I have are mainly ex premies! that's the best.
