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Are You an “Echoist?” Here’s what you need to know about the people-pleasing trait, and why it could make you more vulnerable to narcissists.

Published January 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged coercive control, narcissist, people pleasers

When Emma Davey looks back, she can see that her abuser was “molding” her very quickly. “It went from 0 to 100, he told me he loved me within the first week [and] wanted to marry me within the first…[Continue Reading...]

Joint probe searches Cheonjeonggung, questions Unification Church figure Yun Yeong-ho

Published January 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged government search, headquarters, South Korea, Unification Church

The joint investigation headquarters on corruption involving collusion between religion and politics has begun an investigation, meeting with Yun Young-ho, the former head of the Unification Church world headquarters, who has been identified as a key figure in alleged lobbying…[Continue Reading...]

Is It Pathological to Believe in Conspiracy Theories?

Published January 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theorists, Conspkracy theories, delusional thinkingl, psychological research

About 20%-30% of the population express belief in at least one conspiracy theory, according to Thomas Fuchs, MD, PhD, psychiatrist and philosopher, Karl Jaspers Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry at the Department of General Psychiatry, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. He…[Continue Reading...]

The Simpsons Star Nancy Cartwright Awarded Huge Scientology Accolade

Published January 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged mega-donaor, mutli-million sollar contributor, Nancy Cartwright, Scientologists, Scientology

An iconic voice actress has been recognized for her life within Scientology. Nancy Cartwright received the Freedom Medal at this year’s International Association of Scientologists (IAS) gala. The woman famous for voicing Bart on The Simpsons, among her many roles,…[Continue Reading...]

Unification Church, Shincheonji face probe over possible disbandment

Published January 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged government investigations, Shincheonji, South Korea, Unification Church

With joint probe underway, experts question efficacy of revoking religious foundation’s registration Investigations into the Unification Church and the Shincheonji Church of Jesus — two religious groups widely regarded as cults — which could result in their dissolution, began this…[Continue Reading...]

5 Disturbing Details The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story Left Out

Published January 15, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Andrea Yates, Michael Woroniecki, murders

The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story examines Andrea Yates' story from the perspective that she was allegedly influenced by preacher Michael Woroniecki to drown her five children, which he has denied. On June 20, 2001, Andrea called…[Continue Reading...]

“Cults Inside Out — How People Get In and Can Get Out”

Published January 14, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult brainwashing, cult deprogramming, cult intervention, cults

You’ve seen them in movies and on TV, but cults are more prevalent than you think—and they’re armed with strategies that can brainwash and persuade even the most unlikely of candidates.But how do individuals get involved with cults in the…[Continue Reading...]

Authorities sound alarm over online radicalisation of young people

Published January 13, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged children, online, radicalisation, radicalization

Portugal’s government and PJ criminal police have issued fresh warnings about the dangers of online radicalisation and hate content, particularly among children and young people, during the launch of a new national awareness campaign this Tuesday. Speaking at the conference…[Continue Reading...]

What Is Coercive Control and How to Spot It?

Published January 13, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abusive controlling relatioships, coercive control, warning signs

Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that involves controlling, isolating, and intimidating a partner or family member to maintain power over them. This can include isolating them from family and friends, depriving victims of basic needs such as…[Continue Reading...]

Sex with a gaslighter: A therapist explains the warning signs

Published January 13, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abusive cntrolling relationship, coercive control, gaslighting, manipulation

In recent years, the term ‘gaslighting’ has entered the public consciousness, but when a word is in such common use, the true meaning can sometimes get lost. With that in mind, before we get into discussing sex with a gaslighter,…[Continue Reading...]