Clinical psychologist reveals how cults exploit psychological vulnerabilities through gradual indoctrination

A former cult member who is now a clinical psychologist described her recruitment at age 16 through progressive spiritual courses that gradually introduced extreme beliefs. Within six months, she was fully indoctrinated into a group claiming emotions were interdimensional entities needing elimination. Her case illustrates how cults exploit psychological vulnerabilities rather than targeting gullible people through sophisticated coercion techniques.

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