Sylvanna Devlin

There’s obviously a lot of confusion about the internal affairs of a cult. By nature of what they are secrecy is often involved.

What is best to understand that just like others on the outside, some people really do think they are helping- but are doing so in such a maladaptive way more harm is done than good and anyone outside any form of group often has trouble understanding the goings on and pass judgement.

Cult members have usually been through the same trauma together- which is the cult. It is toxic, yes. But it creates glue and changes what a member views as rational when it comes to what helps and hurts.