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Cynthia ®

06/05/2017, 09:44:44
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Hi Suzy,

I only partially understand how he operates because it is outside the realm of my inner experience, i don't think anyone here can say they really get it.

I understand Rawat quite well.  He's a malignant narcissist and a psychopath -- most cult leaders are without empathy and conscience.  My father was the same -- a tyrant and abuser on all levels.  It's impossible for us to empathize with psychopaths because we don't know what it feels like to lack a conscience, to lack empathy, and to be a tyrant.

Understanding and dealing with people like Rawat is difficult because they are so good at manipulating people in order to gain what they want only, disregarding everyone else.  They are great actors.  Psychopaths cry crocodile tears that invoke sympathy from the people who love them the most, tricking them into assuming the blame for their own bad actions.  It was during my own deconstruction of cult involvement that it dawned on me that my father had the exact same personality and character deficiencies.  It was as if a dark veil that had been covering me for decades -- my whole life -- finally was removed.  I'm grateful for that, as painful as it has been.  It's over for me now, and I'm grateful for that, too.

So, I'm lucky in a kind of perverted way.  I do get it.  It caused me to have to spend many years of my life healing but it has been worth it.

All the best,
Cynthia






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