The Good Points Trap: How Cults Use Positive Aspects to Keep Members Ensnared
Discover how cults trap members by using positive aspects as a means of control and manipulation.
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RECOVER FROM COERCIVE CONTROL
RECOVER FROM COERCIVE CONTROL IN CULTS
Coercive control is a common tactic used by cults to manipulate and dominate their members. It can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars. Recovery involves embracing self-empowerment. By recognising and asserting personal agency, victims can break free from the grip of coercive control and reclaim their life. Recover From Coercive Control is dedicated to helping empower people and raise awareness of cults in Australia.
About Me
Hi, my name is Renee. Throughout my life I have had many encounters with coercive control from high demand groups and communities that could be defined as cults. The worse experience, however, has been losing my daughter to a destructive cult. These negative experiences have alerted me to the need for more awareness about how to identify a cult so as to prevent others from going through the same ordeal.
What Do You Know About Cults in Australia?
I was recently in the company of two women, one in their 60s, the other in their 30s. I disclosed to them that I had lost my daughter to a cult. The older lady immediately sighed with empathy, then proceeded to tell me about the abusive religious experiences she’d had throughout her life.
The younger woman listened in surprise and said: “I didn’t know we had any cults in Australia!”
I was once that naive too. I didn't realise I needed to educate my daughter on the dangers of charismatic leaders. I'm speaking up now to help prevent others from experiencing the anguish I've endured.
It is estimated there are over 3000 cults operating in Australia, some more harmful than others. That is why I have started this website “Recover From Coercive Control”. Education is the best preventive measure against the harm cults can cause.
Please share this site with others to help raise awareness of cults in Australia and encourage discussions about what coercive control looks like.
Wolves in Disguise: Modern Tales of "Little Red Riding Hood"
Just like in the Grimm's fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood, in which a wolf dressed up in grandmother's clothing, cult leaders use deceptive tactics to lure people into their web of control. If you have a story "Little Red Riding Hood" story, use the contact form to send it through to help education others. Personal narrative are a powerful way to raise awareness of the dangers of coercive control in cults.
Carli lost over 13 years of her life in the destructive doomsday cult. She was indoctrinated to believe that Natasha Lakaev was a reincarnation of Jesus Christ, the Queen of Atlantis, and "one of 12 on the Intergalactic Council of the Universe". She now wishes to help educate family and friends of current and former cult members, so that they are better able to understand the process of mind control. {Read more}
Carli McConkey
While involved in a high demand group, Ned saw several examples of coercive control by the leader. One that stood out was when a female member was instructed to visit a man and flirt with him. The idea was to get him to tempt him into engaging in a sexual activity so he could then be shamed him for having loose morals. When the plot failed, he was demeaned and ostracised in the eyes of the group. {Read more}
Ned Smith
Ancient Cults
Identifying harmful cults in Australia often leads back to overseas influences and stories from the distance past, especially in regards to major ideologies like Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. A common ploy of cult leaders is to declare that others are heretics and they alone are practicing the truest form of the religion.
By becoming aware of the complexities and nuances of past sects, individuals are better placed to determine for themselves the truthfulness of such claims. Therefore, Recover From Coercive Control has introduced a new section dedicated to examining Ancient Cults. From the Greek Eleusinian Mystery School through to the countless Christian sects that existed before Constantine. Groups are be examined according to Renée's Cult Ranking (RCR).
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Support
The main objective of this website is to provide information about coercive control within high demand groups. Education can facilitate protection against people becoming victims in the first place, and assist the healing process of victims.
Recover From Coercive Control also offers individual and group support by a qualified mental health practitioner via online counselling by request. To obtain more information or express an interest in these services, please use the contact form.
Anyone impacted by cults in Australia are also encouraged to reach out to Cult Information and Family Support (CIFS).
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