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  Antoine Zurita

  Mar 20, 2026
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  I'm writing this letter to inform and educate families and individuals about my personal experience. According to my experience, the church and one specific family members James and Cena olson has played a role in separating me from my wife Chelsea Zurita and childrens. I feel it is important to share my story so that others can make informed decisions before choosing to become involved with this organization. I continue to deal with significant emotional trauma and stress caused by members of the church. As I have stated, I believe their actions contributed to the separation from my family after I chose not to participate in the way they expected. This situation has led me to experience depression and severe anxiety. It is deeply painful to feel that a family can be affected in this way, and I believe the emotional and psychological impact has extended not only to me, but also to my children. I have made multiple attempts to reach out to the church for support and assistance in reconnecting with my children, but I have not received any response. I want to clearly state that I have never harmed my children in any way. Despite this, I feel that I have been portrayed unfairly. I have not seen my children for the past eight months. This has been an incredibly difficult and devastating experience for me. I feel emotionally overwhelmed and deeply affected by this separation. I also wish to note that authorities have been sent to my home, which I believe was intended to discourage me from speaking about this situation. However, I have no criminal record, and I maintain that I am simply trying to share my truth. My intention in writing this letter is not only to express my experience, but also to raise awareness. If sharing my story helps even one person or one family avoid a similar situation, then it will serve a meaningful purpose. I encourage anyone considering involvement with this church to carefully evaluate their decision and to be aware of the potential consequences based on my experience. From time to time, I will continue to share my story publicly as I cope with the absence of my childrens and the ongoing pain this situation has caused me. This church has had a profound impact on my life, and I hope that by speaking out, I can bring attention to the seriousness of what I have gone through. Sincerely, Antoine zurita

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