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Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control


Coercive Organisations: Understanding the Dangers Beyond the Surface
Delve into the dangers of coercive organisations beyond the surface. Learn to spot the signs and protect yourself from harmful manipulation.

Renee Spencer
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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Silenced by Email Surveillance: A Tool of Control Used by Cult Leaders
Uncover the chilling reality of email surveillance as a tool of control in cults. Discover how it stifles freedom of thought and isolates.

Renee Spencer
Oct 27, 20242 min read
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Standing Up Against Coercive Control in Cults: A Modern Suffragist Struggle
Standing up against coercive control in cults mirrors the suffragist struggle for equality. Learn how challenging power structures is a time

Renee Spencer
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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Breaking Free from Coercive Control: The Fight Against Psychological Enslavement
Uncover the modern-day fight against psychological enslavement and coercive control.

Renee Spencer
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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6 Examples of How Cult Leaders Use Social Media to Control and Coerce
Uncover the sinister tactics of cult leaders on social media in 'How Cult Leaders Use Social Media'.

Renee Spencer
Sep 29, 20246 min read
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Coercive Control in Online Cults: The Hidden Danger of the Digital World
Uncover the hidden danger of coercive control in online cults. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself in the digital world.

Renee Spencer
Sep 29, 20244 min read
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Are You in a Cult and Don’t Even Know It?
Discover the subtle differences between harmless puppy-like cults and dangerous wolf-like cults.

Renee Spencer
Sep 28, 20244 min read
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Illusion of Free Will: How Cults Use Coercive Control to Keep Members Trapped
Unraveling the Illusion of Free Will in cults is crucial for understanding coercive control. Learn how cults entrap and how to break free.

Renee Spencer
Sep 28, 20244 min read
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Why Leaving is Hard: The Psychological Grip of Coercive Control in Cults
Discover the powerful grip of coercive control in cults and the psychological barriers that make leaving so complex.

Renee Spencer
Sep 22, 20244 min read
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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.

Renee Spencer
Sep 14, 20244 min read
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Comparing Cults to Domestic Coercive Control: Unpacking the Parallels
Discover the parallels between Cults and Domestic Coercive Control. Uncover the manipulation tactics and learn how to break free.

Renee Spencer
Sep 7, 20245 min read
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Reflections One Year on From the Defamation Trial
Reflecting on the year since the defamation trial against a cult leader, the power of words & the battle for truth & understanding continues

Renee Spencer
Sep 3, 20245 min read
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Bounded Choice: The Illusion of Free Will in Cults
Uncover the deceptive power of 'Bounded Choice' in high-demand groups. Explore how coercive control limits true autonomy.

Renee Spencer
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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5 Reasons Why Forgiveness is Not Needed to Heal: Cult & Domestic Violence Victims
Discover why forgiveness is not essential for healing from trauma, especially for ex-cult and domestic violence survivors.

Renee Spencer
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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Education vs Indoctrination in Cults
Explore the stark contrast between education and indoctrination in cults.

Renee Spencer
Aug 25, 20243 min read
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To Keep Australia’s Freedom of Religion, We Need Coercive Control Laws for Cults
Discover why Australia needs coercive control laws to protect religious freedom and combat cults.

Renee Spencer
Aug 17, 20243 min read
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Healing from Coercive Control in Cults: A Path to Recovery
Embark on a journey of healing from coercive control in cults. Reclaim your autonomy and rebuild trust with the right support.

Renee Spencer
Aug 11, 20243 min read
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The Silence After Escape: Why Ex-Cult Members Struggle to Speak Out
Understanding the profound silence of ex-cult members: fear, trauma, and the journey to finding their voice.

Renee Spencer
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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The Weaponisation of Exclusive Knowledge
The weaponisation of exclusive knowledge is a powerful took used by some cult leaders to manipulate and control others.

Renee Spencer
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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Reinterpreting Matthew 7:13-14: A Personal Reflection of the Middle Path Between Lucifer and Satan
Unravel the enigmatic personas of Lucifer and Satan in the Bible. Understand the nuanced facets of evil.

Renee Spencer
Aug 4, 20248 min read
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