Margaret (and CREC Survivors) will be EXPOSING DOUG WILSON on CNN!
Sons of Patriarchy
Peter Bell & Sarah Bader
4.2 • 649 Ratings
🗓️ 7 March 2026
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
Special comes out March 22 at 8pm EST on CNN TV, and will stream beginning March 23: https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/02/17/cnns-pamela-brown-reports-in-the-rise-of-christian-nationalism-for-the-whole-story-with-anderson-cooper/
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Summary
In this conversation, Sarah Bader and Margaret Bronson discuss their experiences with trauma, the anticipation surrounding an upcoming documentary with CNN, and the emotional impact of recent events on survivors. They explore the importance of retreats, the challenges of navigating public reactions, and the complexities of addressing criticism while fostering community support. The dialogue highlights the resilience of survivors and the significance of hope amidst adversity.
Takeaways
- Retreats are a vital part of healing and community building.
- The emotional toll of recent events can feel overwhelming.
- Survivors often experience a deep sense of hope and disillusionment.
- Public support can empower survivors to share their stories.
- Anticipating criticism is part of preparing for public exposure.
- The impact of trauma can manifest in physical symptoms.
- Community support is crucial for mental health and resilience.
- Survivors are often conditioned to be hopeful, leading to deep disappointment.
- Online comments can significantly affect mental well-being.
- Planning for the future involves addressing potential backlash.
Keywords
retreats, Pacific Northwest, trauma, survivors, documentary, public reactions, criticism, mental health, community support, personal growth
Transcript
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| 1:14.7 | Hi, I'm Sarah Bader. |
| 1:18.0 | You may know me from my podcast with host Peter Bell, |
| 1:21.6 | Sons of Patriarchy, or from my work with Sarah Stancorb, |
| 1:25.6 | where I was featured in her article for Vice and her book, Disobedient Women. |
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| 1:34.1 | They called her Bitter, with my friend and co-host Margaret Bronson of Deconstruction Doolas, |
| 1:41.3 | and as seen in the Situation Room with Pamela Brown on CNN. They called her bitter explore stories that often go untold, stories shaped by grief, endurance, and the cost of telling |
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