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This Jungian Life Podcast

SHADOWLAND: Self-Harm Cults – The Story of Sarah

Feb 27, 2025
Delve into the alarming world of self-harm cults and their impact on youth. A mother's heartbreaking story reveals the dangers lurking in online spaces, where vulnerable children are targeted. Explore how social media exacerbates mental health struggles and the normalization of self-harm among teens. The conversation sheds light on the urgent need for parental awareness and proactive interventions. A call to action to protect the young, as the shadows deepen in our digital culture.
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Quick takeaways

  • The involvement of children in online cults like 764 highlights the alarming psychological consequences of digital manipulation and grooming.
  • Social media normalization of self-harming behaviors can significantly impact adolescents' mental health and contribute to a cycle of trauma.

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Discovering the Hidden Threat

A mother learns that her 11-year-old daughter was involved in a self-harm incident linked to an online cult, identified as 764. The daughter's distress escalated after losing privileges related to technology, leading her to harm herself by carving her online username into her wrist. This incident prompts the mother to seek immediate help and raises alarms about the influence of online interactions on her daughter's mental health. As the story unfolds, the struggle to confront the reality of cult involvement amidst personal challenges becomes evident.

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