**About The Guest:**

Rae McEwen is a social justice advocate and mental health professional. They grew up in a fundamentalist family and experienced the effects of a cult-like environment. Ray is passionate about raising awareness about social justice issues, particularly anti-trans legislation.

**Summary:**

Rae McEwen shares their experience growing up in a fundamentalist family that resembled a cult. They discuss the control and isolation they faced, as well as the fear instilled in them about Satanism and the outside world. Rae also talks about their journey of deconstruction and how they started questioning their beliefs. They highlight the impact of watching RuPaul's Drag Race and hearing queer people's stories, which challenged their homophobic views. Rae emphasizes the importance of constructive anger and finding healthier ways to express emotions.

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**Key Takeaways:**

- Rae grew up in a fundamentalist family that resembled a cult, with strict control and isolation.

- Fear of Satanism and the outside world was instilled in Rae from a young age.

- Watching RuPaul's Drag Race and hearing queer people's stories challenged Rae's homophobic views.

- Rae learned to express their emotions in a healthier and more constructive way

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Episode Quotes:

• "I remember being really little and having to sit through a birthday party and all of the adults opening presents and stuff, and I was like, but I knew that if I moved or spoke, I would be in trouble." - Rae McEwen


• "I was terrified that the Satanists were going to come and kidnap me and kill me." - Rae McEwen


• "When I lost my virginity, one of the first thoughts I had was like, at least I can't be sacrificed by Satanists anymore." - Rae McEwen


• "I made the decision that I didn't want to be destructively angry anymore." - Rae McEwen