26 Nov Six Signs You Might Be Trapped in a Cult
Change in appearance and behaviour:
You notice a gradual transformation in your style of dress and manner of speaking. When you look in the mirror, you no longer recognise the person you used to be.
Shift in social circles:
You prefer spending time with your new group of people rather than maintaining contact with your lifelong friends.
Vague responses about your whereabouts:
When asked where you’ve been, you give evasive answers, claiming it’s something difficult to explain and can only be understood through personal experience.
Defensive reactions to criticism:
If someone suggests that your new friends are changing you, you become irritated, avoid the topic, or refuse to respond. You believe that negative comments stem from envy, as you feel better than ever.
Adoration of leaders or ideas:
Your life revolves around a specific leader, idea, or object, preventing you from thinking about issues that previously troubled you.
Guilt about considering leaving the group:
You feel guilty and compelled to attend meetings, believing that both your life and the group’s would fall apart without your involvement.
