Actress Bethany Joy Lenz opened up in a recent episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast about her difficult marriage and experience in a cult-like organization called “The Big House Family” for nearly 10 years. She revealed that her marriage led to feelings of disconnect and she and her husband had to create a “sex schedule” to address their intimacy issues. Despite participating in the routine to maintain peace in the relationship, Lenz experienced anxiety and unhappiness. She empathized with her ex-husband, recognizing that he never had a fair chance due to his upbringing. Lenz reflected on the challenges of being in a wrong marriage and the constraints of dating within the group, feeling like she had run out of options. Despite these difficulties, she appreciates her daughter and the positive aspects of her past relationship.
Lenz has detailed her experiences with the group in her upcoming memoir, “Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While Also in an Actual Cult),” shedding light on how she ended up joining the organization and her realization that she needed to leave after about 10 years. She admitted that she was too deeply involved to notice the gradual shift towards problematic behavior within the community. The actress hopes that sharing her story will raise awareness about the dangers of manipulation and control within cult-like organizations.
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