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Gloriavale escapees open up about harrowing ordeal

Gloriavale escapees open up about harrowing ordeal
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By: Nicholas Pointon of RNZ – 27/08/2019

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A family of nine that fled Gloriavale says the Christian community tried to separate their family to control them.

Mr and Mrs Ben-Canaan, who only want to be known by their last names, were born and raised in the community for almost 37 years.

Mr Ben-Canaan was thrown out of the community two months ago and his wife and seven children joined him later.

For the first time, Mrs Ben-Canaan has opened up about the harrowing ordeal.

Read more here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/115301615/gloriavale-escapees-open-up-about-harrowing-ordeal