Poisonous People
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"When we are crushed like grapes, we cannot think of the wine we will become." 
-Henri Nouwen

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Fun Fact: My last name is pronounced, "Gary-Arrow."

Celebrating 30 Years of Freedom

January, 1993.  As an unsuspecting college freshman, I fall victim to a dangerous cult.  Even though this group was banned from my university in 1987, I am recruited right on campus, in the classroom. I have no idea what is happening until it is too late.  For weeks, I am subject to extreme love bombing and gaslighting.  I am kept busy so that I am isolated from others as well as sleep deprived. 

The only voice from the outside world that captures my attention is the television, broadcasting nightly stories about David Koresh.  I ask myself, "Who would be so stupid as to go and join a cult?"  The more I follow these news stories, the more I see the similarities between Waco and my new "friends." 


This experience marked the birth of my career.  I began to educate myself on cults, psychological abuse, and narcissistic personality disorder.  I soon discover that bullies and other toxic people are everywhere - yes, even in the mirror.  Sometimes, our past hurts can turn us into reactive people: people that end up being toxic to others!

​People pleasing, inability to say no, fear of upsetting others, toxic relationships, narcissistic personalities, emotional abuse and psychological manipulation: Do any of these describe you or your situation?  If so, feel free to browse through this site  to learn more about how changing the way you think can work toward restoring balance to your world again.
Warmly,
Jennifer

Jennifer Guerriero, Ed.D., LCSW, P-RDT

​Jennifer Guerriero is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist through the North American Drama Therapy Association.

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Although Jennifer is a licensed therapist, she is not your therapist.  Nothing on this website is intended to substitute for psychotherapy with Jennifer or another mental health professional.  The information on this website, as well as any video, blog, or social media posts made by Jennifer are for educational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition.
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