Breaking the Shelf and Slow Path to Healing

In a cultic system, individuals may find themselves stuck and vulnerable to potential blackmail with personal information used against them. However, a pivotal moment called 'breaking the shelf' can occur, triggered by a reminder from their old life or witnessing someone's suffering, leading to a realization and the start of a slow healing process. Research suggests that agreeable men, often considered 'nice guys,' tend to earn less money, reflecting societal norms in a capitalist economy.