Summary Of Addiction By Kanzaki

Kanzaki

Statement of Intention: This piece of writing is going to tell a story about the journey of a character named Daisy and how she falls into addiction to a mysterious new substance called Kanzaki. Through Daisy’s story, my aim is to show the dangers of substance abuse and the impact of addiction on the addicted (Daisy) and their relationships. The underlying message of the story is to show the destructive nature of addiction.

Daisy sauntered through the labyrinthine alleyways of the city, her brown locks cascading in untamed waves around her sharp face. Her overgrown mullet added to her mysterious allure. Her lithe body moved with a feline-like grace, her long legs fluid in their movement as she wandered through the shadows with ease.
The one defining difference between a cult and a cultish group is that a cultish group has an exit strategy, you can get out at any time. A cult may make it seem like you can say no, when in reality, you can not. Something for you to look out for when it comes to aesthetics in cults is strict dress codes, with expectations that members look identical. The language used in cults will be manipulative and use negative emotions like guilt and fear to control you. Every successful cult leader has a roster of thought terminating cliches in their evil tool kit. These cliches are easily memorised, easily repeated, and easily rolled off the tongue. A very successful cult leader from Australia, called Anne Hamilton-Byrne, who led “The Family” used thought terminating cliches like “I will heal you if you follow me,” to manipulate and control her followers. Rituals in a legitimate cult could consist of prayer, competition, and/or sacrifice. In The Family, there was an initiation ritual for children where they were coerced into bleaching their hair blonde, received homeschooling in a secluded location, and were given LSD. Through these examples, you will be able to see the very clear difference between a healthy cult group and a dangerous
A religious cult is a group with unconventional beliefs and practices centred around a religious leader, with the main difference from a normal cult being the religious focus. Despite some nasty things associated with cults, Gloriavale also has some positive aspects in its cultish behaviours. Gloriavale’s population was estimated to be 700 in June 2023 and the members of Gloriavale are known to be a close-knit community. The aesthetic of uniform clothing and strict dress codes in Gloriavale serves as a reminder of unity and equality between members. The men wear long pants and long sleeved buttoned up shirts with ties, and the women wear long blue dresses and white veiling. Rituals in Gloriavale, such as communal meals, masses, and liturgies, create a sense of belonging. These are all very positive aspects, but now it is time to acknowledge the negative consequences of the Gloriavale experience. Out of the 270+ survivors who have escaped Gloriavale in the past 12 years, there have been many stories of brave survivors that speak up about abuse that has caused mental and physical stress. Six survivors have claimed and argued to the Employment Court that the long hours that they worked daily for many years were as employees and not volunteers. They say that they worked in “slave-like conditions.” Rose Standtrue, a Gloriavale survivor, says she has PTSD and depression due to the abuse she