Anne Marie Allen's new book, Serve, recounts her poignant and harrowing experiences during her seven-year recruitment and time with Opus Dei in Ireland. Recruiting her at just 15, the organization took her to Rome to make significant vows, which altered her life's trajectory. Through her narrative, Allen exposes the emotional and psychological challenges faced during her commitment, revealing the complex interplay of belief, belonging, and the consequences of deeply ingrained institutional control. Her story sheds light on the impact of religious organizations on individual lives and the struggle for freedom from such influence.
'I told Niamh what I had done as soon as I saw her. She seemed to think it was a good thing. She congratulated me and seemed happy about it, at least. 'Wow, Anne Marie,' she said, 'that's great. You are one of them now.'
The harrowing details of my seven years under the control of Opus Dei in Ireland revealed the intense emotional and psychological challenges I faced during that time.
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