In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Headmaster’s Homeroom: Worldview, we sit down with Crystal Ball, a survivor of the Shiny Happy People cult, who endured a childhood of abuse, forced labor, and brainwashing before escaping at the age of 20.
With only a 12-year-old’s understanding of the outside world but the skills of a seasoned homemaker and business operator, she fearlessly rebuilt her life.
Now, 26 years later, Crystal is sharing her story through Diary of a Cult Girl, a harrowing collection of journals detailing her day-to-day experiences of trauma and survival.
As she prepares for the book’s 2025 release, she offers raw and candid reflections on resilience, forgiveness, and the power of reframing one’s mindset to break free from the past.