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All In The Mind

Cults and coercive control

Mar 23, 2024
29:05
Snipd AI
Exploring the psychological allure of cults, coercive control tactics, and challenges faced by former members. Delving into similarities between cults and domestic abuse, and the need for legal interventions. Highlighting challenges of leaving religious cults and reintegration into society. Unpacking the recovery journey post-cult experience and debunking myths about cult recruitment. Addressing generational abuse complexities and counseling individuals from cults.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cults can lure individuals with love and acceptance, masking their true coercive control and manipulation tactics.
  • Coercive control within cults mirrors domestic abuse strategies, creating fear and disempowerment among members.

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Entering a Cult: A Pseudo-Family and Illusion of Love

Despite feeling adrift in life, Torre Clevere found himself drawn into a friendly church group in the Netherlands, which later turned out to be a cult where he spent 11 years. Initially offering a sense of belonging and purpose, the group presented itself as Christian missionaries with a unique approach, resembling a drugless hippie commune. The allure of love and acceptance masked the eventual realization of being part of a cult, demonstrating how individuals can unknowingly enter such groups.

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