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Wayward is one of the most unsettling shows of the year. The true story is even more chilling.

Published September 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse, child abuse, coercive control, troubled teen programs

Wayward is Netflix's most compelling new series, and for good reason. This isn't your typical cult drama — it's something far more nuanced and unsettling. We've all seen cult dramas before. You know the drill; charismatic leader, vulnerable followers, things…[Continue Reading...]

‘My friends warned me’ – Victim tells Preston Crown Court of hell with coercive & controlling ex

Published September 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abusive controlling relatiionship, coercive control

The victim of a coercive and controlling thug admitted to a court her friends had pleaded with her not to have anything to do with him. But, after breaking up with a previous boyfriend, the woman ignored their warnings and…[Continue Reading...]

‘This is where our system fails’: Regina rally calls for action on intimate partner violence

Published September 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse controlling relationships, coercive contro, domestic violences

Standing in Regina's Wascana Centre on Saturday, Andrea Naytowhow fought back tears as she spoke about her niece, Melissa Bear, who was eight months pregnant when she was killed in what her aunt says was a case of domestic violence.…[Continue Reading...]

Cult-like “shimmerings” sent Sue Hinkin in search of answers

Published September 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged "Cultish", cult-like, cults, fundamentalists

Sue Hinkin is the author of the award-winning thriller series, The Vega & Middleton Novels, featuring the investigative team of Los Angeles TV news journalist Bea Middleton and best friend, photographer Lucy Vega. A former cinematography fellow at the American…[Continue Reading...]

Former prosecutor Rebecca Ivanoff on stalking, coercive control, and the fight for safety

Published September 27, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abusive controlling friendships, coercive control, stalking, warning signs

Former prosecutor Rebecca Ivanoff, cousin of murder victim Kristil Krug, discusses the dangers of stalking and coercive control, the warning signs to look for, and why making a safety plan and reaching out for help can save lives. Watch interview…[Continue Reading...]

Alex Jones raises eyebrows by growing ‘Hitler mustache’ – then says it makes him more attractive to women

Published September 27, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Alex Jones, conspirach theories, Hitler, infowrs

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claims he has grown a “Hitler mustache” as a “social experiment.” Jones, who is known for spreading false and baseless claims online, appeared on a Thursday Infowars broadcast sporting a mustache similar to that of Nazi…[Continue Reading...]

Alleged cult leader fails to win release from jail while awaiting trial

Published September 27, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal charges, cult leder, Georgia, House of Prayer, Rony Davis

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It appears an alleged cult leader will stay behind bars until his trial on accusations of running a huge scam to rake in veterans’ benefits. The federal bond hearing for Rony Denis continued Friday after being…[Continue Reading...]

‘The Dating Detectives’ Explain Why Subtle ‘Pink Flags’ Are Often the First Step Toward Coercive Control

Published September 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abusive controlling relationships, coercive control, warning signs

On The Dating Detectives, hosted by Mackenzie Fultz and Hanna Anderson, a guest named Dominique walks the hosts through her relationship with a man whose affection initially felt movie-like—but soon revealed itself as something much darker. Her story isn’t about…[Continue Reading...]

Defense team to claim ‘religious abuse’ prompted Abe’s slaying

Published September 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abe assassination, criminal trial, Japan, Unification Church

The defense team of Tetsuya Yamagami, who is accused of murdering former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is expected to contend that the crime stemmed from “religious abuse” in his family and was not an act of political terrorism, sources said.…[Continue Reading...]

The Shocking True Stories Behind Netflix’s Wayward Series Explained

Published September 26, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult TV Tagged abuse, coercive control, survivor stories, troubled teen industry

Although Wayward is a fictional story, Netflix’s new cult thriller draws upon shocking and disturbing true stories about the troubled teen industry to shape its horror. Although many great thrillers exist on streaming sites, Netflix’s Wayward has to be one…[Continue Reading...]