If you were captivated by the Netflix documentary
The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping
, then
Misplaced
by Colin Buckley is a must-read.
In his poetic memoir Colin Buckley recounts his tumultuous journey from birth, marked by loss and traumatic changes that lead to the tyranny of an abusive father and the manipulation of the Academy at Ivy Ridge and Eagle Point Christian Academy. Determined to reclaim his identity amidst the suffocating grip of coercion, Colin bravely challenges the forces that seek to mold him into someone he is not.
Despite enduring emotional and physical torment, Colin refuses to succumb to silence. With unwavering resolve, he defiantly asserts his autonomy, striving for reunification with his birth family while resisting the oppressive influence of his adopted father, Ivy Ridge, and Eagle Point Christian Academy. His story is a testament to the indomitable spirit that refuses to be extinguished, even in the darkest of circumstances.
Through Colin's narrative, "Misplaced" sheds light on the insidious nature of abuse and the importance of a parent prioritizing the well-being of children over the false promises of manipulative organizations.