Tag: cults

I Will Write You Into the Light

~ Vennie Kocsis

With bloodied hands and trembling resolve, I scraped my way out of the wreckage. I looked into the mirror and, for the first time, called myself home.

Aleister Crowley: From Brethren’s Chains to Thelema

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Aleister Crowley’s darkness wasn’t born in a vacuum. It was forged in religious trauma, where children were beaten into obedience and called beasts from birth.

The Dark Side of Childhood Hymns and Lyrics

~ Vennie Kocsis

reflecting on childhood hymns, exploring their potentially harmful messages, particularly regarding suicide and guilt, and urges careful consideration of children's exposure to such lyrics.

With Un-Shattered Mind

~ Vennie Kocsis ~ 1 Comment

The passage explores personal growth, self-reflection, and the complexities of self-forgiveness amidst life's challenges.

Lessons Learned from Manipulation

~ Vennie Kocsis

Imitation is not the best form of flattery. It is the worst form of unoriginality.

Reaping Ufology

~ Vennie Kocsis

A deep-dive into cult dynamics, focusing on fringe groups engaged in harmful behaviors, including exploitation and manipulation, particularly within ufology communities.

A Childhood Near Death Experience

~ Vennie Kocsis ~ 2 Comments

This passage from my memoir "Cult Child" discusses a near-death experience I had when I was five years old.