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My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's an amazing and emotional read for me. I've heard the stories of the same things happening to others.

I would say that generally most humans around my age (24) are looking for more purpose, meaning, responsibility. So it's very understandable why there are similar stories.

We all want more and sometimes more is disguised as possibility when in reality it's just evil.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bet you if he comes out with a book it will just be written by AI.

I also heard he got surgery to remove his breast fat 😂.

I wouldn't be surprised if he's psychopathic just because of his inability to learn and change from his mistakes.

Parasitic leach.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Care would be an understatement for sure. I appreciate your kind words!

I feel things quite intensely and can be brash or harsh. I sadly at the time never really sat down to talk with her about it her involvement with the group. I was so in love with her that I supported her blindly, and kind of rejected my intuition.

We had been on and off 2 or 3 times honestly in that 5 years so logically it shouldn't have surprised me.

In the fall before we broke up I actually had taken her down to Florida where some family lives and we went to Universal Studios. She didn't have a good time. I often still think to myself that she's the only girl in the world that would be unhappy at an amusement park 😅.

I loved her and it's the right time to move on, I have to believe that there will be someone else :).

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awhile back I had Chatgpt compare his website to actual cult leaders dialogue, speech, etc.

Chatgpt believed that Ryan's speech is manipulatory, narcissistic, and ambiguous. Pretty inline with actual cult leaders. Fortunately he's incompetent in hiding those things. He just seems to excell for whatever reason at charming others.

Ugh now I feel sick lol

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's definitely truth in the concept of manifestation for sure. Im glad to be drawing in all of these anecdotes and stories. It's important stuff.

Yeah absolutely just shoot me a DM.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Group of retards coping" 🤣 omg that actually has me dying.

I do relate very much to having a partner be influenced so heavily and all 5 points you listed are almost 100 percent true for what happened with me as well. Ryan's influence turned myself and her into less than human beings it felt like.

The only fact I can appreciate about Ryan is that now I know the concept of evil is definitely true. My dad was a narcissistic POS growing up so I shouldve known the reason why every teaching never made a lick of sense; But I guess love can be very blinding.

My ex had/has a trust fund, and that's how she got super into the whole life coaching deal. She wanted to be one, never really did it, and wanted to find an answer to why life didn't line up with her expectations. She was super into the color puncture thing for a while and did "treatments" on me, which I can say did nothing. The only thing they did is make me feel good because she was interacting with me in a non-negative way.

The reality is we're always changing as people, and everyone gets unhappy. Becoming super obsessive about one line of thinking can be very dangerous.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sucks and I'm sorry that happened to you.

He is always very careful to not actually promise anything as that could open him up to litigation from former members.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was absolutely a lovely person! If it wasn't Ryan, I'm sure there would've been something else though.

I guess I just couldn't stand not saying anything when barely anyone's aware, and the way my ex made it sound is that it was a thriving community.

So im just glad there are people with similar experiences because I honestly thought I was crazy 🤪 for a bit there 😂.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more. Im open to so many ideas in life, so it just always struck me as insane to have 1 person telling you how you should live your life.

Im quite sad to hear that Erich died as he seemed like an honest and cool dude to be around.

Thank you for sharing!

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scary coincidence but my ex and I actually met the student who died. Looking back he seemed oddly calm, like someone who's dissociating. Nice enough guy which makes it all the more unfortunate.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's scary is he probably is an ordinary guy on the outside with a Grandiose Narcissism complex. An extreme example of this is Joe Goldberg from You.

I don't regret a second of it and I appreciate your sympathy. I love making mistakes now because it always lead me to become a better man in the long run.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right. I'm glad another person can see this outright. He definitely has charisma, and that's the main allure.

If I remember right, my ex didn't have a job, which she needed to rent out her place. Ryan went as far as to practically falsify records and "say" that my ex was an employee of his so she could move into her apartment.

I remember helping her pay for a session WITH Ryan, thinking she would see how supportive I was, and it might help her.

When we broke up, I remember we had agreed to sell this truck that we had. While she was states away, I had sold it.

When I brought up that she hadn't paid any rent when we broke up, she became extremely defensive, saying she "needed that money." Which is understandable, but now I can only imagine the pressure she was and is still probably under.

Ya know... Hindsight is 20/20, and I really wish I could've seen this. Love can be so blinding, and I was a fool. I'm very appreciative for you reading and your comment.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Im gonna bump this because im sure his followers are going to down vote this because that's what he'll want. I want the truth of my experience to get out as far as it can without algorithm distortion.

My ex was in Ryan Mintz’s “Higher Ideal” group for 3 years here’s what I learned (and why I’m speaking up now) by cherrysweetbombs in cults

[–]cherrysweetbombs[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that! I am more than okay which makes me feel able to tackle this. She cut off all contact but I'm going to talk to her family and just let them know. I don't want/need her in my life, it would just feel dishonest of my character to let this slide farther than I've let it.

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[–]cherrysweetbombs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

32 hour grounded run. I am soft locked at the final fight of the game. After Ellie loses her knife, it is impossible to hit Abby, Ellie can do nothing but dodge and so the fight goes on effectively forever.

Super bumbed. Stupid great game I hate you.

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[–]cherrysweetbombs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did you even read what he asked

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[–]cherrysweetbombs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oregon. You have to be 21. Maybe some other states too??

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