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Before we begin, we want to make the listener aware that this story contains adult content

related to suicidal ideation. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. You can place a free

and confidential call to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. We've linked the number in our bio.

You are worthy of fighting for, and you are loved. According to the mission statement of the

organization, Youth with a Mission, also known as WIWAM,

it is an international movement of Christians for many denominations dedicated to presenting Jesus personally to this and future generations,

to mobilizing as many as possible to help in this task,

and to the training and equipping of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Their website states that YWAM currently has tens of thousands of staff members

that work in thousands of teams and locations. Over the next two episodes, our storyteller

Kat will bravely share the story of what her team experienced under the direction of an abusive

and controlling leader. She has gotten express permission to share these stories and has the support of her team to shine light on their journey during their time together at Wyam.

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