My Life As A Cult Leader | Proven

But I was also driven by a deep-seated insecurity. I had always felt like an outsider, like I didn’t quite fit in. And so, I created my own group, my own family, and I became the leader.

I still remember the day I realized I had the power to influence others. I was a young adult, barely out of college, and I had just started leading a small Bible study group on campus. People were drawn to my charisma and confidence, and soon, I found myself with a following of devoted individuals who hung on my every word. My Life as a Cult Leader

I was furious. I felt like she was betraying me, like she was rejecting everything I had given her. I lashed out at her, using every trick in the book to try and keep her from leaving. But in the end, she left anyway. But I was also driven by a deep-seated insecurity