I know that after Ambot quit attending Amway meetings, the cult leader sent the word across the organisation that we were not to be associated with anything. And, beyond a doubt, there isn't any doubt about that. Ambot was informed by more than one source that he was blacklisted.
That's perfectly OK to me!
If only those filthy Amway cultists would just go away and leave us alone.
The vast majority of them have done so. The Platinum piece of shit, Emerald, and the majority of their downline and crossline haven't been seen in a very long time, to be honest.
Unfortunately, our sponsor, the conceited jerk, is still lingering about Ambot, causing trouble. The bastard is still pissed off at me, whether he's begging for money or begging for things to borrow.
To this day, I haven't spoken to him in person. Ambot was being brainwashed by the Amway cult at the time, and that fucking asshole has never once shown regret for the horror I was put through by him. That fucking idiot has never once given any form of financial recompense for the emotional and financial damages we have incurred as a result of his failure to conduct himself in a professional manner. When Ambot attempted to return unopened CDs in order to receive a refund, the fucking jerk refused to accept the return. He stated that he did not have the funds and that he was no longer involved with Amway, thus Ambot got the short end of the stick.
Ambot attempted to return the CDs that had not been opened by going higher up the chain of command. No one wanted to give him a refund, however one individual offered ten cents for each of his purchases. They range in price from $2 to $5 a piece. Everything was going for the garbage landfill.
Then there's the former eagle who won't leave Ambot alone and refers to him as another money-grubbing, selfish bastard who's now involved with another MLM and is attempting to get Ambot interested in it as well as the first. Ambot, on the other hand, has learnt his lesson (hopefully a lifelong lesson!) and has decided not to participate.
Several members of Ambot's previous upline and crossline are still friends with him on Facebook, but I'm guessing that's because they don't bother keeping track of who they have and haven't gotten around to defriending him yet.
In spite of the fact that he lost his entire leg when the eagle fled and all of the numerous downlines in that area also left, another former Amway upline still communicates with Ambot on a semi-annual basis. He doesn't talk to him about buying anything or returning to Amway; he just calls to chat about anything. Yes, that's correct. He's up to something, but it's unclear what it is. Our relationship with this individual is completely non-existent, and I can't think of a single reason why he would want to go out and shoot crap with us. After all, the Amway line of sponsorships educate its IBOs to turn their backs on former IBOs - after all, they're losers and quitters - which makes me a little suspicious of the objectives of this particular sponsor. He's a good deal younger than Ambot, and the two of them have nothing in common, so there's no reason for this individual to call just to say hello.
In any case, I have absolutely nothing to do with them. That fucking arrogant prick still wants to hang out with Ambot, despite the fact that he knows I despise him much more now than I did before the Amway stint. I don't pay attention to him. His presence in our home is prohibited, but Ambot will allow him to come over and speak with him in the driveway or on the street.
I mean, wouldn't the vast majority of people have a clue?
Didn't you make the mistake of picking the wrong person to fuck with, you arrogant jerk?
Why Won't Those People Who Follow That Cult Just Leave Us Alone?
Introduction:
Because of their power to mold and direct the thoughts of those who follow them, cults have long been a source of fascination and unease in modern culture. Even while the majority of people are able to identify and shun the deceptive practices that are utilized by cults, there are still some people who are led astray by the seductive promises made by the charismatic leaders of these groups. Those who are able to break free from the control of a cult face an uphill struggle that does not always end there. The tenacious character of people who follow cults can lead to continuing harassment of former members and attempts to coerce them into rejoining the group. In this essay, we will investigate the reasons behind why cult members won't leave us alone, as well as the problems that are experienced by people who wish to break away from the influence of cults.
Indoctrination and Psychological Manipulation: Cults are highly skilled at taking advantage of members' psychological frailties and indoctrinating those who join their ranks. They employ sophisticated methods such as love bombing, isolation, mind control, and fear tactics in order to obtain control over the thoughts and behaviors of the people who are a part of their organization. The process of overcoming this psychological deception is a challenging one that calls for patience, the help of others, and one's own personal fortitude.
Strong Feelings of Belonging and Identity Cults frequently instill in their adherents a robust sense of belonging to the group as well as a sense of their own unique identity. When a person leaves a cult, they are cutting all ties with their community, which is a vital component of the cult's overall social structure. After leaving a cult, former members are likely to experience an emptiness in their lives, and in some instances, they may try to reconnect with former members in an effort to restore that sense of belonging that they had lost.
Cult leaders frequently inspire dread and paranoia in their followers by threatening them with grave consequences if they leave the group or speak out against it. In addition, they may threaten their followers with death if they do either of these things. Even after leaving the cult, former members may continue to experience this anxiety because they are concerned about retaliation or reprisal from the cult or its adherents. Cult members and their supporters may seek former members in an effort to maintain control over them or to frighten them into remaining silent.
Cognitive Dissonance A person is said to be suffering from cognitive dissonance if they have contradicting views or are experiencing conflicting emotions. Cognitive dissonance is something that frequently affects people who are supporters of cults because they are forced to confront the incongruity that exists between the idealized picture offered by the cult and the reality that they experience. The fundamental beliefs of those who remain in the cult are put to the test when they are faced by former members of the group who have since left the organization and exposed its shortcomings. They may be unwilling to face the truth and instead become even more devoted to the tenets of the cult, stepping up their attempts to convince former members to return to the fold.
Both in terms of Recruitment and Retention Cults put a lot of pressure on their members by putting a strong emphasis on recruiting and retention. The expansion of the cult's influence and membership are both dependent on the followers' efforts to bring in new adherents. It is possible that quitting the cult will be interpreted as a personal failure or as a threat to the group's reputation. Followers of a cult may feel pushed to bring back defectors, not only to reclaim lost members but also to prove the legitimacy of their beliefs and preserve the illusion of a united front. This pressure may come from a desire to regain lost members as well as to maintain the illusion of a united front.
Emotional Dependency Cults frequently take advantage of its followers' emotional vulnerabilities and the dependence demands that they have. Many people who join cults do so because they lack a sense of direction or purpose in their lives or because they want emotional support. Leaders of cults tend to portray themselves as figures of authority, acting as a source of direction, affirmation, and emotional stability for their followers. Leaving a cult requires cutting these attachments, which can be tough for both the former member of the cult as well as the cult members who were emotionally invested in their relationship.
In other instances, members of the cult sincerely feel that the actions they are taking are for the benefit of those who have left the group; nonetheless, these good intentions are often misplaced. It's possible that they continue to believe the teachings of the cult are the one and only way to achieve personal fulfillment or salvation. It's possible that members who join a cult see their acts as a type of rescue or intervention, even while they refuse to acknowledge that those who have left the cult are happier and better off outside of its bounds.
Getting away from the control that a cult has over you is a path that requires a lot of bravery and perseverance. However, the fight isn't always over once the individual has actually left the cult on their own volition. Former members are frequently confronted by cult followers who make repeated attempts to recruit them back into the group. It is possible to gain insight into the motivations of cult followers by gaining an understanding of the psychological, emotional, and social processes that drive the conduct of cult members. It is essential for defectors to seek help from friends, family, and professional groups specialized in cult recovery in order to negotiate the hurdles given by cult followers and to reconstruct their lives free from undue influence. This support can come in many forms.
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