The Manipulation That Almost Destroyed Me
Am I being manipulated? If so, am I being manipulated into doing something I do not want to do, or into questioning my thoughts, feelings, and reality? Sometimes we never quite know if we are being manipulated. If you are unsure at the moment, do your best to record the instance and dialogue of what has happened, and go to a trusted third party to
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identify specific “cult” criteria: charismatic leaders, mind-altering behaviors, sexual and financial exploitation, an us-versus-them mentality toward nonmembers, and an ends-justify-the-means philosophy.