children of god

I was born and raised in a cult. Sinister prophecies about the end times and self-loathing were all I knew—and getting out nearly killed me.

It's not unusual for a child star to have a difficult upbringing—but the story of River Phoenix is so twisted, it's impossible to forget.

I was born and raised in a cult. Sinister prophecies about the end times and self-loathing were all I knew—and getting out nearly killed me.