The Confessionals Members Preview | 787: The Dark Initiation Ritual
Aug 28, 2025
A chilling, drug-induced experience unfolds, leading to a dark initiation ritual involving chanting and a goat-headed figure. Dakota shares how this terrifying night shifted his understanding of reality, revealing spiritual manipulation and the power of faith. The conversation delves into his traumatic childhood, shaped by parental addiction and foster care, and the lasting effects on family relationships. There's a deep exploration of language and altered states, blending introspection with supernatural encounters.
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Traumatic Early Childhood And Adoption
- Dakota grew up with parents addicted to meth and entered foster care before being adopted into a large foster family.
- He describes heavy stress and generational curses spoken over the kids that shaped his teenage mindset.
Words Can Shape Identity Across Generations
- Dakota believes his adoptive parents' repeated negative labels became generational curses influencing his identity.
- He connects those verbal patterns to later life choices while acknowledging personal accountability.
Early Adult Drift And Substance Use
- After leaving home, Dakota experienced unstable housing and began substance use including marijuana and MDMA.
- He drifted into couch surfing and renting a room while coping with low accountability and hopelessness.