Tag: manipulation

The Cult That Is Religion

Stephanie Ortez

There was a time in my life when I would rise with the sun every morning to usher in the new day. The flawless serenity of the new day’s light channeled the physical energy and spiritual fortitude I would need to meet every challenge and seize every chance to make Read more

Stephanie Ortez

Stephanie is a highly caffeinated mother of two wonderful boys. She is hopelessly addicted to non-fiction books and literature that moves her to tears. She is an admissions advisor for George Washington University online where she assists homeschooled students internationally. Stephanie lives with Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. She is a passionate mental health advocate, member of Stigma Fighters. Her writing has been featured on The Elephant Journal, The Mighty, The Organic Coffee Haphazardly and Feminine Collective.

When Psychological Manipulation is a Good Thing

Kelly Alwood

“I can’t get in,” the student came back to me and said. The convention center in Los Angeles refused to let him into an invite only event. The other students joined him in their plea to me. They wanted to skip this task, as it was “impossible to gain entry Read more

Kelly Alwood

Kelly Alwood has been a student of psychology and human behavior throughout his 20-year career, working undercover for the government throughout the world. He has lived among the locals in austere, permissive, and hostile environments as part of his job. From Los Angeles to Nairobi to Baghdad, he has used his power of influence to gain the acceptance and trust of people, in every region of the world. His skills and training have aided him while interviewing suspects for law enforcement, interrogating military prisoners, and developing “assets” the world over. Currently, Kelly spends half his time on operations and the other half training government personnel on low profile operational skills.