Frankie - I love your Substack. I've been meaning to contact you about your podcast and am hoping we can connect. I lived in Synanon from 1970 - 1978 (as a square). My forthcoming memoir, tentatively titled "Splittee: Breaking Free from the Grasp of the Infamous Synanon Cult," delves into my odyssey from devoted follower to liberating myself from the coercive influence of community pressure and embracing self-belief. Splittee is an emotional roller coaster that plunges in and out of love with a community, a man, and a cult, tracing Synanon’s transformation from the first successful drug rehabilitation residency program into a terrifying cult while exploring themes of love and betrayal, community versus individual needs, and the unshakable nature of a parent’s love.
Frankie - I love your Substack. I've been meaning to contact you about your podcast and am hoping we can connect. I lived in Synanon from 1970 - 1978 (as a square). My forthcoming memoir, tentatively titled "Splittee: Breaking Free from the Grasp of the Infamous Synanon Cult," delves into my odyssey from devoted follower to liberating myself from the coercive influence of community pressure and embracing self-belief. Splittee is an emotional roller coaster that plunges in and out of love with a community, a man, and a cult, tracing Synanon’s transformation from the first successful drug rehabilitation residency program into a terrifying cult while exploring themes of love and betrayal, community versus individual needs, and the unshakable nature of a parent’s love.