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Poppy

The poppy appears a lot on this website; as a kind of image bearer, because some of the characteristics of the poppy, we see in victims/ survivors of SRM: The poppy needs light (from God) and warmth (from people) to come alive after the cold period of winter (life in the cult). Poppies go [...]

The Network

I like to get moving on issues that matter. For instance, I helped establish Stichting Present Almere and served on the board of Compassion Netherlands. When I was asked to help Aline Terpstra find a support network for a survivor of SRM, I made another such move. [...]

Homestay survivor

For some time now, we have been hosting a survivor in our home. The first really big step towards true freedom this person has made is a fact and we get to be a part of it. How special that is! The first few days the transition was very big for this person, but soon we see [...]

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The world of survivors was totally unknown to me. I have great respect for their courage and perseverance when I hear about their bizarre experiences. How vulnerable and special that they want to share this with me personally! I really appreciate that we can open our home for encounters.

Being there unconditionally is the key

I have been touched in my heart by the injustice done to so many; I want to stand for the truth and for God's justice to prevail.

Survivors of SRM need what every human being needs: sincere love, a heart that listens without judgement and lasting connection. Even the deepest parts, those who had to murder and rape, then dare to speak. How many victims will break free from their lifelong slavery if they receive 10 such friends?

It is a privilege to pray for survivors, regularly and at key moments. And also for their families, if they are still in the cult. That is my contribution to their liberation and I experience that in this way I can help God's light to shine on their lives. As a Christian, I thus take my place in God's Kingdom and in the heavenly realms.

What a new, dark world opened up for me in 2020. Too bizarre to be true, until I started to listen and read critically and openly. I now find it a privilege to support therapists and survivors, so that the Light of Jesus overcomes the deep darkness.

I give my hands to help and my heart to love.

It is a privilege to experience a survivor. But it is an even greater privilege to be able to do your modest part to support the survivor to really live.

No one can do it all alone.... That is why I want to mean something for others. My name Tikva means HOPE ... and there is hope for everyone!