Why are some people so damaged by their cult experience while others walk away seemingly unscathed? There are predisposing personality factors and levels of vulnerability that may enhance a person's continued vulnerability and susceptibility while in the group. All these factors govern the impact of the cult experience on the individual and the potential for subsequent damage. In assessing this impact, three different stages of the cult experience—before, during, and after—need to be …showed first 75 words of 646 total…

…showed last 75 words of 646 total…about cults and thought-reform techniques · Involve family members and old and new friends in reviewing and evaluating your cult experience · See a mental health professional or a pastoral counselor, preferably someone who is familiar with or is willing to be educated about cults and common post cult problems · Attend a support group for former cult members The following sets of questions have proven helpful to former cult members trying to make sense of their experience.