Both women attended the first meeting for Ranieres self-help group together, but it was India who was slowly brainwashed as she was led astray from her mom. (Elizabeth Williams via AP). Mr. Raniere agreed. The blackmail scheme worked on India. The person should ask to be branded, Raniere told Mack. She added The Post that Edmondson and some 80 NXIVM participants are launching a civil lawsuit against her and others in the organization. If you or someone you know is dealing with spiritual abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 18007997233. Mack said OK in response to Ranieres directions. Never-before-seen footage will show what life was like inside the notorious sex cult NXIVM - including scenes where the Dalai Lama blesses its members after being paid $1 million, and actress. Keith Raniere, 58, co-founded Nxivm (pronounced nex-ee-um) in the 1990s as a self-help organization based in a suburban town in upstate New York. India shares she later learned she was branded with the initials of the leader, but at the time they were told it was a symbol of the elements. [But] Sarah was making fart jokes during the branding. We were starved. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. What I thought I was learning was self-help and personal growth. Several former members have asked state authorities to investigate the groups practices, but officials have declined to pursue action. But it seems that no one else is liking the minty-fresh look. A big part of DOS was learning to surrender, to overcome fears of letting go, to trust other women, said the osteopath, who has since been stripped of her medical license. Classics (Exclusive), Her Darkest Role: Actress Allison Mack's Descent From 'Smallville' to Sex Cult, Why the Fatal Attraction Series Wants You to Forget How the Movie Ended, FXs Alien TV Series Taps Sydney Chandler to Star, Trevor Noah Producing U.S. After undressing, she was led to a candlelit ceremony, where she removed a blindfold and saw Ms. Salzmans other slaves for the first time. Roberts purchased a cauterizing machine for the sessions. Keith Raniere, founder of Nxivm, in 2009. What We Know About The NXIVM Cult's Horrific Branding Ceremonies Laying on the back, legs spread straight, held to the table. It was a trap, she shared. I knew nobody had dared to do what I was doing because this cult had financially ruined them., India added, I can't describe in words how grateful I am for that. Mack was a high-ranking member and part of NXIVMs inner circle.

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