Ex-Gloriavale member opens up about the first things she tried when she got out

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Lilia Tarawa escaped Gloriavale 8 years ago with her family when she was 18. She is the granddaughter of founder, Hopeful Christian and cousin of Dove Love (!)

She spoke to us about the 'firsts' she experienced when she got out.

Watch the full interview HERE

Lilia has a book out now - Daughter of Gloriavale My Life in a Religious Cult

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