BITE axis: Thought
Pseudo-Identity
Steven Hassan's term for the cult-shaped self that overlays a member's pre-cult personality. Recovery typically involves recognising and integrating both the pre-cult and post-cult selves.
Educational tool only. All groups exist on a spectrum of control. Individual experiences vary. Based on publicly available reports, ex-member accounts, court records, and expert analyses — not medical or legal advice.
Steven Hassan's term for the cult-shaped self that overlays a member's pre-cult personality. Recovery typically involves recognising and integrating both the pre-cult and post-cult selves.