According to mental health counsellor and ex cult member Steven Hassan, there are four components of control employed by cults in order to influence their followers and they are; behaviour control, information control, thought control and emotional control. This is known as the BITE model and it is discussed in detail in Steven Hassan’s bookContinue reading “The disadvantages of being in a cult”
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The benefits of being in a cult
Even though I mostly write about the dangers of being in a cult and the challenges that follow during the recovery process, I have to admit that I have personally benefited from looking at my cult experience objectively. In this blog post, I will reflect on the positives that I experienced in the cult, asContinue reading “The benefits of being in a cult”
Reasons why people join cults
Whenever I mention to people that I used to be in a cult, their reactions tend to be curiosity, empathy, pity or judgement. The latter might ask me how a person in their right mind would choose to join a cult. What they don’t realise is that anyone could become a victim of a cult.Continue reading “Reasons why people join cults”
It will hurt before it heals
After a three year haitus, I have decided return to blogging. After leaving the organisation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I had many scars that needed to healing before I could come back and continue to blog without any anger, bitterness and vindictiveness. I wanted to come back in more positive mind frame so I couldContinue reading “It will hurt before it heals”
The price of freedom
”Freedom always comes with a price .” S.C Lewis When I decided to leave the Watchtower organisation a year ago, I underestimated just how deeply the consequences of my actions would affect every aspect of my life. It’s been a year filled with highs and lows of emotions, and everything in between. One of theContinue reading “The price of freedom”
Christmas in Sweden
If you had told me a year ago that I’d find myself sitting in a cozy cafe in Göteborg, reflecting on the wonderful Christmas experience I’ve just had, I would have definitely called you crazy. Me, celebrate Christmas? Never! My religion forbade it, after all. And even though at the time I had some doubtsContinue reading “Christmas in Sweden”
Picking up the pieces
Nothing can ever prepare you for losing a mother. Prior to losing my mom, I’d read some heart wrenching stories of people who’d experienced this, I’d read about it in religious publications and I’d written exams on it my psychology studies. But when it actually happened to me, it’s almost like I experienced amnesia. OrContinue reading “Picking up the pieces”
The loss of a mother
For the past 3 years, the month of June has has been a very difficult month for me. It’s the month my beloved mom lost her battle to cardiomyopathy 3 years ago. It wasn’t my first time losing a loved one in death. I’d also lost my aunt, my uncle, cousins and dear friends priorContinue reading “The loss of a mother”
What I love about Bangkok
Living in Bangkok has opened my eyes to many things. I’ve learned to just take things slow and not be too restricted by time. I’ve also learned that even in a relatively peaceful country, underhanded activities such as prostitution and mafias do exist. It just reminded me that in life you will always encounter good and bad situations. WhetherContinue reading “What I love about Bangkok”
My freedom journal 