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Recover From Coercive Control
Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control
Trauma Bonding in Cults of Two and High-Control Relationships: What It Is and Why It Happens
A "cult of two" — describes an intimate relationship in which one person gradually becomes the other's entire emotional world: their source of truth, validation, identity, fear, and meaning.
Renee Spencer
21 hours ago4 min read
Raped While Asleep: What the “Rape Academy” Story Is Missing
CONTENT WARNING: THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES SEXUAL ASSAULT. Seek support if this blog causes distress.
In April 2026, an investigation by CNN exposed what’s being described as a global online “rape academy”— digital communities where men share tactics, encouragement, and footage related to the drugging and assault of women, often their own partners. The scale is confronting, with some platforms drawing millions of views and entire forums dedicated to targeting women who are
Renee Spencer
Apr 196 min read
Comparing Cults to Domestic Coercive Control: Unpacking the Parallels
Discover the parallels between Cults and Domestic Coercive Control. Uncover the manipulation tactics and learn how to break free.
Renee Spencer
Sep 7, 20245 min read
5 Reasons Why Forgiveness is Not Needed to Heal: Cult & Domestic Violence Victims
Discover why forgiveness is not essential for healing from trauma, especially for ex-cult and domestic violence survivors.
Renee Spencer
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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