I believe it. I don't think the cult was controlling them. They definitely saw them as angels or some shit though.
So, hey, this might be kind of stupid but there's a group of us who went through similar bullshit. We're going to try and take over two apartments, knock down some walls to create a super apartment, and sort of stick together. Obviously, you don't have to go that far with people you don't know but if you ever feel like hiding out...