Daniel Barban Levin, a survivor of the Sarah Lawrence Cult, noted that he initially believed he could never fall prey to manipulation, only to find himself caught in a cult experience that was extreme in retrospect.
Gaslighting, a distinct but related phenomenon, involves emotional abuse where the gaslighter manipulates the victim through denial and coercive control, making it difficult for the victim to perceive reality.
The notion that one would never become involved in a cult stems from the human tendency to rationalize or blame victims for their gullibility, overlooking how easily gaslighting can occur.
The cunning nature of gaslighting can plant the seeds of a cult, as manipulative behavior can strip individuals of their self-awareness and lead them into environments of extreme control.
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