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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 months, 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. As I watch the compound in Waco, Texas go down in flames, 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 begin to see the similarities between Waco and my new "friends."
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This experience marked the birth of my career. I began to educate myself on cults, psychological abuse, and narcissistic personalities. I soon discover that bullies and other toxic people are everywhere.
Being in a cult doesn't just affect you psychologically. It does terrible things to your physical health as well: they don't let you sleep, they make you work hard, and they put you to work for long hours. This is why I am passionate about the effects of toxic people not just on our minds, but also on our bodies.
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, I'd love to meet you and talk about how we can work together to overcome your struggles. Feel free to browse through this site and if you feel so inclined, contact me to learn more about how we can work toward restoring balance to your world again.
Being in a cult doesn't just affect you psychologically. It does terrible things to your physical health as well: they don't let you sleep, they make you work hard, and they put you to work for long hours. This is why I am passionate about the effects of toxic people not just on our minds, but also on our bodies.
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, I'd love to meet you and talk about how we can work together to overcome your struggles. Feel free to browse through this site and if you feel so inclined, contact me to learn more about how we can work toward restoring balance to your world again.
Warmly,
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jen Guerriero is a former cult member and has been an advocate for victims of psychological abuse since 1993. She created Poisonous People to help others take control of their lives and care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, where she has owned and operated a psychotherapy practice since 2015.
Jennifer has also worked in several institutions of higher education since 2003, where she has extensive experience in the field of academic advising. From 2005-2021, Jennifer taught Student Life Skills courses at both Valencia College and Miami Dade College. Her experience in the higher education sector, combined with her earned Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, transfer directly over to assisting her clients with leaving their stressful, toxic workplaces and pursuing the career of their dreams.
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, where she has owned and operated a psychotherapy practice since 2015.
Jennifer has also worked in several institutions of higher education since 2003, where she has extensive experience in the field of academic advising. From 2005-2021, Jennifer taught Student Life Skills courses at both Valencia College and Miami Dade College. Her experience in the higher education sector, combined with her earned Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, transfer directly over to assisting her clients with leaving their stressful, toxic workplaces and pursuing the career of their dreams.