Immediately, once it aired, she was viciously attacked and harassed, verbally, in writing, and in public, by loyal Rajneeshis because she spoke of the abuse of the children. This is, in part, what led me to read Lily Dunn’s book. That book validated...
This article originally appeared on refinery29.com. If you’ve felt like 2018 has been more cult-y than normal, you’re not alone. This summer saw a wide range of show, movie, book, and podcast programming dedicated to the damaging and...
Janja Lalich, Ph.D. is a researcher, author, and educator specializing in cults and extremist groups, with a particular focus on charismatic relationships, political and other social movements, ideology and social control, and issues of gender and sexuality.