Bethany Joy Lenz Exposes Alleged “Cult” She Claims She Was a Part Of
Bethany Joy Lenz is sharing more details about her incredible journey.
Having previously opened up on her podcast about being “in a cult for 10 years,” the One Tree Hill star will now delve into her recovery from this traumatic experience in her first memoir, Dinner for Vampires.
“Growing up as an only child who often had to rely on herself and yearned for a sense of belonging, Lenz finally found solace in a Bible study group comprised of fellow Hollywood artists,” as described in the book by Simon & Schuster. “However, this group eventually transformed into something malevolent—a intricate web of control, manipulation, and fear masked under the facade of a church covenant known as The Big House Family.”
According to Bethany’s account in the synopsis, The Big House Family pressured her into relinquishing her independence, relocating to their compound in the Pacific Northwest, and assigning “Family ‘minders'” to accompany her on set.
Furthermore, Bethany will elaborate on the group’s alleged tactics to maintain her loyalty, which included “‘Maoist struggle session’–style gatherings in a grimy basement, and regular counseling sessions with ‘Leadership.'”