Anna — Eckland

Ecklund’s troubles began at age 14 in Marathon, Wisconsin, when she suddenly developed a violent aversion to holy objects and religious services. She reported hearing voices that urged her to commit evil acts and found herself unable to enter churches or receive communion.

What began as deep depression and intrusive, disturbing thoughts quickly spiraled into terrifying physical and psychological outbursts. As a teenager, Emma developed a severe, unexplainable aversion to all things holy: anna eckland