Normies talking about getting whiplash from recipe blogs. You know nothing
[ID: An AO3 authorβs note reading, βSorry for vanishing, I did a little too much research on cults an coercive control for Damianβs arc, and then realized I was raised in a cult, and THEN I ran away to a fishing town cabin on the other side of the country and had to start learning to be a person in the real world. I also forgot how to write. But Iβm learning again, so Iβm back now! Have some more.β The βIβ in βI was raised in a cultβ is emphasized by sparking emojis, and the note is ended with heart emojis. /end ID]
Aaaand THIS is one of the many reasons why itβs not only not a bad thing to portray dark subject matter, but EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to do so!! You can learn a lot when writing, and others can learn a lot when reading! This can save lives, dudes.
I am so proud of the author though. That took multiple kinds of courage at once. Good job, author.
Hi! Iβm the original author from ao3!
I want to thank everyone for such hilarious and kind additions/replies/tags on this post, theyβve been so amazing to read. Theyβve meant more to me than you guys know. β€οΈ
I also want to add some information for anyone who wants to know more about recognizing the signs that you might be in a high control group.
High control groups can be small or large, religious or not, clubs, schools, online servers, friend groups, etc.
No human is invulnerable because we all have brains and emotions that can be played like a fiddle. Knowing the red flags can help us all keep ourselves safer!
igotout.org
BITE model of understanding thought and behavior control
International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)
Crisis Text Line (highly recommend, especially if youβre not in a safe place to discuss things on the phone)
Please always protect yourself as best you can and never be afraid to reach out for helpβeven if youβre just wondering, even if youβre not sure about something.
No safe group or person will EVER be mad at you for being cautious and taking things slow, or for changing your mind at ANY point. Youβre the one who gets to decide whether you join or stay with a group, no matter what they threaten or love-bomb you with.
If youβre not safe, thereβs help.
If you feel trapped, thereβs help.
If people are being actively hurt, good people want to listen, understand, and help.
We all deserve freedom. Iβm grateful every morning I wake up that I get to live it now, even though itβs hard and I have a long way to go. Thank you for walking this journey with me, for one brief moment or for years, and helping meβand others like meβnot be alone.
Take care, stay safe, and happy fanfiction reading!





















