My Life in Australia's Most Infamous Cult (Part 1)

Ben Shenton grew up in a religious sect in central Victoria called 'The Family'. The children were told that their leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne, was a reincarnation of Jesus Christ and were made to dress alike and bleach their hair. This continued until Ben was 15, when police raided the compound. Ben tells us about his life before and after that raid.You can buy Ben Shenton's autobiography 'Life Behind the Wire' here.What It Was Like TikTokWhat It Was Like YoutubeHosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Conversations with people who have lived through extreme events. Some stories are dark and twisted, others are light and funny. In all cases, we get an intimate portrait of 'what it was like' to be there.Hosted by Julian MorgansA Superreal Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.