Have you ever been in a situation where someone has done something that hurt or upset you, and they apologize, but you still feel like something is off? Or maybe someone has said something they didn’t mean to be hurtful, but it still negatively affected you? It’s a common experience, and it can be frustrating …
The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) announced its annual conference, taking place from June 29th to July 1st, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky (as well as online). This conference is a great opportunity for those who are interested in the study and research of cults, psychological manipulation, and mind control. With a focus on providing an …
In today’s job market, there are so many options to choose from to make a living. From working a 9-5 corporate job, to joining a multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, to starting your own business, each has its own set of pros and cons. This blog post will compare the three and help you determine which …
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Fear is a powerful weapon that toxic relationships and groups can use to manipulate, coerce, and control others. By instilling fear in people, these groups can convince them to do things for their own self-serving benefit. Unfortunately, these fear tactics can be difficult to detect as they are often gradually introduced convincingly after trust has …
Understand Displacement in Relationships: Break the Cycle of Lashing Out
What are MLMs? Multi-level marketing (MLM) is a business model in which a company sells products or services through a network of independent distributors who earn money by recruiting new members to the network and by selling the products or services themselves. The income of the members is generated through commissions and bonuses based on …
Are you worried that someone you know might be narcissistic? Narcissism exists on a spectrum, meaning that while we all possess some degree of narcissistic traits, for some individuals, it can become a dominant way of life. When these traits are high on the spectrum, they can be detrimental to those around them. To raise …
I’ve compiled this list of cultic behavior traits and characteristics to raise awareness of the dynamics of cults. It is important to note that not all of these traits have to be present for a group or organization to be considered a cult and that these traits can often be used in subtle ways, which …