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The Cult That Disguised Itself as Empowerment

Published on: 13/11/2025

NXIVM cult survivor Sarah Edmondson shares how coercive control works, why smart people fall for it, and how to rebuild trust after leaving manipulation behind.

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The Cult That Disguised Itself as Empowerment

What the NXIVM Cult Teaches Us About Coercive Control, Belonging,a nd How Smart People Get Trapped

Published on: 06/11/2025

Learn how the NXIVM cult used coercive control and belonging to manipulate smart, high-achieving people—and how to spot the same patterns in your own life.

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What the NXIVM Cult Teaches Us About Coercive Control, Belonging,a nd How Smart People Get Trapped

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