I thought I was entering rehab. Instead, I was silenced, punished, and used. - Clelia
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
‘Cash machine’: Federal lawsuit filed against wilderness camps where children died
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
best pizza(s) in town?
A community for food lovers in Davao! 🍽️ Share your favorite eats, hidden gems, restaurant reviews, home-cooked meals, and foodie adventures. Whether you're into local street food, fine dining, or the best durian treats, this is the place to connect, discover, and celebrate Davao’s diverse food scene! 🌴🥘
Do guys ever get brand deals without having to beg?
Marginally better than a Walmart parking lot
What are you reading this week? DBC Weekly Reading Update!
Welcome to Davao Book Club Subreddit! Davao's Online Book Club where we discuss, share, and review anything Book Related! Strictly no selling of Books on this platform, swaps are welcomed however.
More info about the John Volken Academy (Since post has been archived - Reposting here for fresh comments)
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
What's actually working for you when it comes to social proof? I WILL NOT PROMOTE
Welcome to /r/startups, the place to discuss startup problems and solutions. Startups are companies that are designed to grow and scale rapidly. Be sure to read and follow all of our rules--we have specific places for common content and requests.
Growing an audience is fine. Getting partnerships isn’t easy.
A sub for professional discussion about social media, news, and best practices.
I was almost abducted by Aspen Education in the 90’s
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
Priscylla escaped that Netflix TikTok cult after 23 years, here's her advice for those with anyone stuck in a high control group
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
In the Lord of the Rings (2001) The One Ring is said to be all powerful and incomprehensibly valuable but all it does is make you invisible and paranoid which is also what mushrooms in a forest can do for free
This [subbie](/r/subbie) is for the greatest movie details ever.
13 years later, the nightmare ends. Solstice East / Asheville Academy is officially closed.
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
John Volken Academy found to be retaliating against people that report them
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
John Volken Academy drops appeal of shutdown
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
Petition seeks former clients of John Volken Academy
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
👋 Welcome to r/FakeHelpRealHarm (Flair Guide)
A space to expose programs, institutions, and individuals that pretend to help but cause real harm. From abusive “treatment” centers and toxic coaches to exploitative nonprofits and manipulative influencers—we highlight how help can be weaponized. Share personal stories, reports, and insights. Help others recognize the red flags, speak truth to power, and protect those most vulnerable. Fake help masquerades as care. We’re here to uncover the harm behind the mask.
What are you reading this week? DBC Weekly Reading Update!
Welcome to Davao Book Club Subreddit! Davao's Online Book Club where we discuss, share, and review anything Book Related! Strictly no selling of Books on this platform, swaps are welcomed however.
Designing emotionally responsive AI agents for everyday self-regulation
A place for discussion around the use of AI Agents and related tools. AI Agents are LLMs that have the ability to "use tools" or "execute functions" in an autonomous or semi-autonomous (also known as human-in-the-loop) fashion. Follow our event calendar: https://lu.ma/oss4ai Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/6tGkQcFjBY
Psychological effects of AI-led emotional support?
This subreddit is devoted to the casual discussion of Psychology. All are welcome, but the original intent is to create a place where academics such as students and professionals can engage in conversation over various psychological topics. Think of this place as a sounding board for your ideas or a place to come to learn more about the field. Feel free to post your own research surveys here as well.
Using tech as a prompt to stay consistent with meditation?
A place to learn about and discuss mindfulness meditation.
Has anyone used AI for emotional grounding or daily check-ins?
A community dedicated to exploring natural living, wellness, and mindful practices. Share tips on holistic health, sustainable lifestyles, and nurturing the mind, body, and spirit! Welcome!
In Fight Club (1999), the narrator creates a secret society to punch other men. He later learns he’s been punching himself the whole time. This is considered deep.
This [subbie](/r/subbie) is for the greatest movie details ever.
Anyone combining AI with alternative health routines?
Find how some diseases can be healed with alternative medicine, and share your experience with alternative medicine. If you are new to reddit your karma may not be high enough to post here. There is an automatic spam filter. If your post goes missing please send me a message with a link to your post and we will see about getting it approved. Please do not spam this sub with your website, channel or blog. You will be banned for doing so.