S*x Cult Survivor interview-Onami

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Onami, a survivor of The Children of God cult now living in Westchester, New York.
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[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

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[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

Mark you know she’s an online spiritual leader right??? You put on a wanna-be cult leader to talk about cults. Yet another case of little Mark doing the thinking. lol at least you know what “beautiful soul” really means to your subscribers 😂 🍑🍭 🍆🍆🍆🍆😉

[@jennifermesser3184]

You should share the link to her book

[@MultiMikeford]

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[@rosejett32]

Thank you for sharing ❤ I've got to get this book😮

[@xp7575]

Thank you for exposing the REAL gr00m3rs in the world, there's a reason why religious people pretend like everyone they hate is a PDF file.

[@ceceeatsall6883]

I was born into this cult also. 41 years later and I'm still trying to make sense and heal from all the trauma, brainwashing and neglect. I couldn't watch the whole interview because it brought up too much pain but I'm glad she's talking about it and raising public awareness.

[@jamespaige1571]

I left 15 years ago. @softwhiteunderbelly could do an entire channel on our stories

[@MrsM334]

I don't suppose you could get over something so awful happening to you. I hope things get better for you @ceceeatsall6883

[@haretyper4954]

Try to finish watching, it might really help you and lead you to healing.

[@stacyyoust]

Idk 🤷‍♂️

[@slick_rick_ink]

I was also born into this cult and left when I was 15 (I'm 36 now) There is nothing that someone can say to erase the trauma and most people have no idea the level of programming. Hope you're in a better place now. ❤

[@succubiwishes]

The strength of this woman is amazing. Inspiring interview.

[@Sabrina-LosAngeles]

💯💯💯💯.

[@TracysavedbyChrist]

Yes she is a very strong and courageous lady!

[@inaRIMPAU]

And intelligence and grace. Onami is extraordinary.

[@brendanold7047]

Noooooo! She is crazy AF!

[@modernvivienleigh]

Sure, but also if you look at her social media ... She's insufferable and damaging to others

[@claudiamelisa7]

What a great speaker. So enjoyable to listen to. I could visit with her for hours and hours

[@SheTwice]

She sounds like Drew Barrymore! I love listening to this lady speak.

[@MsNeonDion]

@@SheTwiceI was thinking she sounds exactly like Julia Fox

[@SheTwice]

@ OH YEAH!!!!! You are right on

[@JasonSpielberg]

butt hole poo, pee pee butt hole fart

[@marrrhgo]

look her up! she has a youtube

[@jasminartavia1381]

I was born in this cult in 76. She explains it very well. Unfortunately I was older than her so experienced all the things that she explained happened before 87

[@marisap09]

I’m so sorry that must have been such a difficult childhood and past. ❤ How are you doing now?

[@AngelGarcia-ip8tl]

I'm so sorry

[@DustBunny-x8d]

Our abuse doesn't define us fuck them pukes we made it

[@flutterbylesley3731]

Im so sorry

[@PhoenixW-y2r]

I was born into it in 74 and got out at age 12. It takes a loooong time to get that voice out of your head.

[@emmanueludoh77]

I've watched a lot of content on this channel. This stands out as one of the best interviews. Her honesty is refeshing and she gave me a huge shot of hope. She survived serious trauma and survived to help others manage their trauma. Outstanding interview!

[@stijndidden2901]

You should read her books. Mami Onami is a gamechanger

[@G_Popp100]

I totally agree, great subject & human being. Mark has been given a gift, and can bring out the best/worst in everyone. Lol (mostly the best) 💕 How he doesn't become cynical & jaded is also another gift and something he's exercised it in one of the very best of ways!! He's got "thick skin" and appears to have genuine empathy. 💕😊 Xo- from Canada

[@roxylooney2585]

I follow her Instagram

[@AmyLou402]

@@stijndidden2901Thank You so much!!

[@hawtsauce1122]

she basically projects her unresolved trauma on her own children, she is literally damaging her own children with her unhealthy behavior, you shouldnt praise her at all

[@aussie4065]

‘You will force others to abuse you if you don’t change your pattern’ …. Very very insightful

[@atinemassare]

@@aussie4065 that's not insightful, that's blaming the victim

[@iu.lia.na.]

​@atinemassare I think it implies more so that there is a point where no one but you can save yourself. In that specific context it was about self-sabotage

[@atinemassare]

@iu.lia.na. I see your point and agree. at the same time, hers was a poor choice of words to express that then. Plus she said some other things along the same line like "stop consenting to beeing abused as a child". Same thing. So I get your point, but I'm not sure it is what SHE means. She has a victim blaming narrative.

[@foodiusmaximus]

@@atinemassareI think the advice was meant for people who were in a part of their journey of self discovery and healing where there is awareness of trauma but they have not fully realized awareness of being in control of their surroundings or being a protector of their own being

[@atinemassare]

@foodiusmaximus well, that is because you are not in control of your surroundings. The only thing you can control for sure is yourself.

[@zoeantoinette9531]

This is probably my favorite interview you've done. She's amazing.

[@JimmyHeight]

Probably great at sex too

[@cartergomez5390]

Yeah and I find it so scary 😨 at the same time

[@whisperingdivinelove]

She really is! She’s such a beautiful soul

[@rajnigagnon8432]

Amazing strong intelligent woman!

[@NosiLLa258]

I'm in love with her spirit!! Amazingly inspirational.

[@breeyakukowski8946]

Ohhhhhh this is the viral "unschooling" mom from tiktok!!!! This explains soooooooo much. Holy buckets.

[@jvliebeth]

holy shit

[@Emura100]

The one that doesn’t actually teach her kids anything and is setting them up for failure in society?

[@breeyakukowski8946]

@Emura100 yes, that exact broad

[@fluidchant]

My thought as well

[@samanthaquant7411]

I came here to say this!

[@Devil_Wears_Prada01]

Great interview hearing someone figuring out how to truly live by dealing with and overcoming deep rooted abuse. Wishing her family all the best!

[@diesto-vg5jz]

I don’t think much has been overcome. This channels fanbase will beleieve anything

[@jamienimitz6864]

Yes, “stop consenting to be sexually abused as a child” (@ 1 hour 07 mins) Yikes.

[@Blinkerfluid17]

​@jamienimitz6864 check out her website where she sells sex magic courses that will fix your life for thousands of dollars a year. She's a good salesperson. That's all.

[@edmanning274]

Unfortunately she runs an MLM scam around spirituality and is TikTok famous for being the main "unschooling" parent.

[@keepingitreal-thatsright]

@@edmanning274oh Lordy. I don’t have TicTok. Never had it. Never will. I had someone who would share some TikTok videos with me. Seems to be just stupid people saying stupid things.

[@balinesewonder]

Thank you for sharing your journey, Onami. All the best and continued success in your life.

[@annabullock3726]

There’s so many good speakers on this channel lately, it’s moving as hell

[@goergeskaplan]

Agreed. o_0

[@MalikTheMessenger]

It’s crazy how well thought out they are from the back grounds they come from. You would think they would have been mentally broke by now.

[@iu.lia.na.]

It's almost as if he's looking for such speakers on purpose

[@nicoleeve1094]

@@MalikTheMessengersometimes trauma helps you develop a sense of self awareness which we process these things in our heads over and over kind of like a puzzle until we can make it make sense, now its easy to explain whatever it is

[@bruceanderson4120]

Thanks for telling my story Onami. Minus the sex component there are many similarities that I experienced from birth to 15 when I broke away. I've spent a lifetime running so hard from my past, always feeling like I was branded by a scarlet letter that everyone could see my shame but me. I say that because I tried so hard to be anyone/anywhere but me. I'm 65 and recently been able to deeply accept my past and surrender to that sense of brokenness that shame was always happy to provide. And now, as weird as it may sound I embrace the courage to let go and begin anew. Finally! PS Just signed up for your book. Thanks again for being a light in this world!

[@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast]

This made me cry a bit. Im 41 and still healing from SA. I was 6 years old, and it lasted for a year, then it happened again at 8..i was an alcoholic for 16, used drugs, i was in a gang when i was younger in and out of jail. Im sober from everything, but this abuse is the hardest thing to move past. When she said the part about a destructive pattern. I noticed i still do this. Its not as bad. But its still there. Im far better than i was 10 years ago. But im still struggling with it. Thank you for this. ❤. I have Cptsd. Im a huge introvert, im a single father of three kids. I never let anyone into my life, just like her. Because its hard to trust people.

[@eclecticsoul2514]

There’s always the 12 steps, just a suggestion❤

[@Tito_The_Alien]

What is SA?

[@chaos00174]

Man I want you to know that you are NOT alone. CPTSD is the worst thing I've ever experienced and I feel so deeply what you say about it never going away. I'm 25 now and every day is ruled by flashbacks and anxiety and I too isolate myself and fear people in general. I feel like I'll never get anywhere in life because I'm still frozen in time as a child being abused.

[@frothe42]

@@Tito_The_Alien Sex abuse.

[@witchyfarmgirl]

Here’s to meeting likeminded people. I was a little bit younger, at 4, from my uncles. Even though I have an amazing spouse, I’ve never healed from it. I’m definitely going to get her book. She gave me inspiration & hope to heal myself, finally. No more pushing it away. I hope the best for you. I hope that you can forgive yourself and become the best version of yourself. ☺️

[@shavxox]

It's crazy how predators can sense trauma and vulnerability. Its like they can smell it

[@joelmolinapalau6811]

I think there are behavioural patterns like unsupervised "freedom" or confusing deorientation of moral dilemmas and dangers, otherwise warnings that parents are suppossed to provide, and that builds into a somewhat excessive sense of trust, which would be leathal, especially when you are so young. For instance, I was taught since I can even start to remember, that you don´t talk to other adults alone you, especially adults, and that you walk away from them if they insist in talking to you. This "rule" actually saved my life when I was 8 years old as I believe I was a target to be kidnapped when a young girl started calling me from a car while I was on the swings outside my aunty´s, just like in the movies.

[@maribel3620]

Do you think that is because it started with trauma and vulnerability for them? Meaning, that’s how they became predators?🤔

[@HeartFeltGesture]

Narcissistic demons, energy vampires, emotional vampires. Its real, its ancient.

[@truthseeker2222]

Its actually not crazy at all. It makes perfect sense. Predators in the wild can smell and sense trauma/ vulnerability, why would humans be any different? We are natural predators.

[@JasonSpielberg]

It's usually pretty obvious. Most vulnerability comes down to basic stupidity, and people tend to have a very hard time hiding that, as they lack the intelligence to do so. More sophisticated people don't remain vulnerable for long, because we're able to identify our own flaws and deal with them accordingly.

[@mandyylolo]

When she said she told herself “I can do this, I’m 13 years old, I’m an adult” 💔🥺 heartbreaking 😭

[@Bawdybybee]

I’m so HAPPY I listened to this interview. THANK YOU SO MUCH MARK FOR POSTING THIS!

[@incorrigiblerogue1193]

What a channel. Every single interview that I've watched instantly becomes my favorite. This girl just drips with strength and tenacity. She's a true inspiration. I'm a 47 yr old man, by the way. ✊

[@s.graves7483]

So like all Christians...

[@baileyrawlinson7813]

“Tell me a story or two, before I let you go,” is something I want to say to her until she runs out of stories. I love her spirit, energy, and message. I love her delivery. I love her verve. I love her authenticity and frankness. I just really love her. Thanks for sharing your unreal story, Onami, and thanks for giving her the platform to do so, Mark. I am a very open-minded person but, in all honestly, if I passed Onami in the street before hearing her story, I probably would’ve made unfair snap judgments about her. Maybe because of the tattoos, maybe because of other less visible factors. After hearing her story, and learning about how resilient and intelligent and articulate and beautiful she is, I can’t believe I was so quick to make negative judgements. This is exactly why your videos are so important, they challenge our preconceived ideas and snap judgements even when we don’t know we need that challenge. Thanks again for all you do.

[@PalinaZ]

You don't need to learn more about other people to not be ok with yourself making negative judgements. You don't need to sympathize with ones story to know your limits of consciousness. There are soo many who grew up in deprivation of mature adults. That comes in many different shapes and always plasticizes a children's brain. Do not make negative judgements ever about things that have nothing to do with you. There are many people who won't even be able to name what has happened to them ever. Not everyone is capable of telling their story or two..

[@HeavyMetalKittenx]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@PalinaZI second this! I also wanted to add that most of us tattooed individuals are good people. Never judge someone by what’s on the outside or in.

[@klove3106]

I follow her on Instagram and Spotify podcasts. I’m so happy I found her

[@edmanning274]

Check out her website, that'll validate your initial feeling. She now runs a 'spritual' MLM scam.

[@jaimiem.k.8958]

good for you. being introspective enough to admit that you would have judged. its also important to note, however, she's being interviewed. she's at her best. we DONT know If she's truly a good and kind person. judgement can be an effective tool. just like everything else, there is a line and spectrum.

[@Junitunes]

The thing i think should be known about this woman is she isolates her children and lives in a very cultish way still. She doesnt let them go to school, or the doctor, doesn't vaccinate, drinks her own urine, does unschooling because she doesnt want her kids to be influenced by the outside world. Unschooling is where you teach children what theyre interested in. So her kids are far behind in education. The way she responds to critism is just cult talk. " Anti society, my sons free others are not" She sells courses on sex magic and strange hippy spirituality. I think people that are raised in cults fall victim to cult mentality

[@calliecollins7702]

Yes. The whole unschooling issue here is awful. I do not understand why she is denying her children an education.

[@lilasfaves7846]

I used to think like her after a traumatic upbringing. Ive moved through this reactionary stage thank heavens, i hope she does too ❤

[@hi-z]

Most people of her age in this cult (including myself) are the grandchildren of four men and women who were seekers, not satisfied by the status quo and looking for meaning alternatively. It's not surprising that their grandchildren have similar tendencies. But having awareness that you were in a cult opens your eyes in a way that many others don't. You are more likely to see the wrongs in mainstream culture. Most people coming out of this end up drawn to "culty" things and alternative lifestyle

[@ebmosier1]

Thanks for mentioning this, I think this is also important to know. People are complicated.

[@SlowMoMofo]

She drinks her own urine?! Where was that part at

[@nourtohme4998]

There is a special place in Hell for those who pervert Jesus and Christianty, especially to innocent children.

[@kenosabi]

Absolutely. But that's never stopped the Catholic church now has it?

[@nourtohme4998]

@kenosabi evil pedophile "priests" don't represent the catholic church, and the church itself doesn't represent Jesus. It's a hard distinction to learn. There are bad seeds in every establishment. If you gave a regular person a beethoven musical sheet, and they butchered it/ played it very badly, do you blame beethoven? It's sad because the only one who can actually save her(Jesus), she might never turn to, because, tragically, she associates Him to her trauma. (understandably so)

[@BigBlack81]

@nourtohme4998 Wheat and tares? Bull. 👎🏿

[@Darkbluedevil]

Like pastors , preachers, clergy, priest!

[@YerpDerp17]

Sadly, perverting religion is far too common, not only in modern times, but in all of human history. Anytime you give someone that sort of power, it will be abused. I am not saying you can't be a good, moral person who follows a religion, but I am saying religion has justified a lot of hatred, abuse, suffering, manipulation and death since its inception.

[@lolybird77]

" I never knew I was making selections for my life based on my childhood"This is the most profound thing I have heard in a long time. Mark I'd have to say this is one of the best interviews you've ever done! Thank you for sharing your experience😊😊

[@funkymunky]

That's a revelation to you?

[@lolybird77]

@@funkymunky that whole segment, something just clicked. Yea, in fact it is.....I am learning about how I have CPTSD

[@FfionThomas-qm4ol]

@@funkymunky go away!

[@lindseyjohanneson6950]

​@@lolybird77We all interpret things differently, and u don't need to explain yourself to anyone😊 I related to a lot of wat she said myself, and I'd love to hear more of her stories!❤

[@altheeaself76]

@@funkymunky: are you asking?… because the person just shared how it is the most profound thing she has heard in a long time; so, no, you are not asking; but how kind of her or him to answer to you anyway.

[@iansane3286]

“Cleanup in aisle 5”…I love you. We are very similar although I wasn’t born into a cult. But I personally relate to much you have discussed. You are wise and brave. Much respect and I wish you and your loved ones all love and abundance now and into the future. You helped ME today…Thank you!🙏❤️

[@jonyale5488]

Best interview on this channel by far. This woman just gave me hope for getting my life right.

[@Headsup9550]

This is the best interview yet in my opinion! What an amazing person you are! You are so well spoken. It's hard to imagine that you missed any education!

[@LittleLwilder]

She’s a famous unschooler on tik tok and her children cannot read or write.

[@KingSilly]

Homeschooling>Public Schooling.

[@timmywitty1432]

@@narcisisticka_zloupotreba. Unschooling is nothing like a cult, it allows the child to develop and pursue his/ her natural interests, it’s freedom vs the so called education system which indoctrinates children to be obedient slaves, the whole school system os set up like a prison. There is NOTHING natural about making children sit in a box for eight hours a day learning nothing of actual use in the natural world. Wakey, wakey!

[@LittleLwilder]

@@KingSilly sure, but this is UNSCHOOLING. She does not teach anything. The children will only learn to read if/when they want to. There are 5million commentary videos on why this lady is setting her children up for a hard life. It’s honestly really sad. Unfortunate she’s getting air time.

[@leoniep9231]

@@KingSilly That's not true. A maths teacher has to study maths before teaching children, a language teacher has thoroughly studies the language, a biology teacher has studied biology in detail before teaching others, and studying any one of these subjects takes many years before you are qualified enough to teach it . Homeschooling could only ever be as good as a normal school education if the teaching parent(s) have all this education combined in addition to their normal jobs, which is very unlikely. The lack of education/understanding of the parents on individual subjects sets up the kids to be less successful as well. Not saying that public schools are perfect, but the VAST majority of parents are not qualified to teach all subjects at every level if they have not had the appropriate education themselves. Also, homeschooling is often used to keep kids away from simple facts parents might not feel ideologically comfortable with, which is problematic.

[@Bettylala4321]

This is the unschooling lady! Omg! I better understand her whole point of why she chose this school structure idea. And after cringing so hard at her before this, I feel bad. I didn’t know but now I completely get why she’s seems so genuinely proud of her sons accomplishments with learning. It all makes so much more sense now! Guess we really don’t know people like we think most of the time. Wow just crazy! And so disturbing how many people comment on cult content and say they were raised or born into cults! Way too many! Who knew it’s so prevalent!?!

[@lowans971]

Yes, she is!

[@LadyS8985]

She is still spreading her cult following - check out her website!

[@MegaCatlady66]

yea she has a channel on you tube she is great

[@shespawntwin1]

If you check out her web page, she sells sex magic and other "spiritual" teachings.... like... She got out of a cult.... and made her own...

[@artvandelay6100]

@@MegaCatlady66 What is her channel?

[@ThemistoclesAD]

this woman is the definition of years of cult - smooth talking, persuasive, and inspiring. Bet she is making millions selling that book

[@alana1119]

@@ThemistoclesAD she has literally said that she is the best witch of the north or something like that 🤣 look it upppp. Ego up the wahoo

[@pk-vk3oc]

Yes yes all the nonfiction authors making millions, that’s a very common thing 🙄

[@didgejamman]

@@alana1119. Wow. Sounds like my ex. Anyone who thinks they have all answers, or their way, is THE way, I almost automatically tune out.

[@kassydrew3956]

She's weird.

[@LastNameEver-FirstNameGreatest]

She actually started her own cult- her business.

[@bakerbakerbaker305]

i see a scary disconnect, too many smiles for the things she's talking about, almost sarcastic, very sad

[@FirstSword-o6f]

I feel you. Look further into her because she is abusing her own children right now, not in a S** way but in a social way. She definitely seems crazy, and I can't blame her but...

[@sschutz85]

Everybody heals/processes differently...I honestly feel once you can laugh at something so bad you are definitely healing/healed. Personal experience.

[@millennialbuddhism2619]

This is a common trauma response for those who endure prolonged and sustained complex traumas. Her nervous system is doing what it can to protect her from heinous things you cant even imagine.

[@carolannberuberenaud8199]

Magnifique entrevue. Une des femme les plus inspirantes que j'ai vu sur la chaîne. Quelle belle personne🙏

[@metronum]

En effet.

[@louloucaaa]

Son enfant a six ans et peux a peine écrire un mot et en lire un. Elle a décider de pas le laisser aller a l'école et elle poste sur l'internet comment elle est fière que son fils a écrit "egg" a six ans. Pas une Belle personne.

[@lynnbarron2509]

Am I the only one wondering WHY some 12 yo didn’t say, “Is this heaven?…” when they woke up on NY day?….. anyone?

[@elsakristina2689]

As soon as I saw the title I knew it was the Children of God.

[@VikCalo]

God has no children just creations.

[@Darkbluedevil]

Or the protestant church down the road,both are cults!

[@elsakristina2689]

@@VikCalo It was the old name of the cult. Today they call themselves The Family International.

[@john-wick101]

Gods dead mate ​@@VikCalo

[@Parrotgirl-tattoo]

​@@DarkbluedevilSure it is.... 🤪🙄😒

[@1961Lara]

I dodged a bullet way back in 1982. I was hanging with the Rainbow folks. Weird weird group. Finally knew it wasn’t for me and left. I am amazed by your story. So happy for you!!

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

Rainbow family isn’t exact same cult or even foundationally related, rainbows were allowed to travel to other festivals and be in public and meet and share the public to procure clandestine chemists. More like this cults baby brother/sister.

[@1961Lara]

@ I was involved with the Rainbow family for the better part of a decade. While I was technically free to come and go, I lived with a core group of them, and had to go along with what the group decided. We ran a restaurant. We didn’t get pay, but I got to eat and a place to sleep on the floor. Once on the way to a gathering, the “elder” I was traveling with decided that I k and my younger sister) needed to put some money into the gas tank… knowing full well I didn’t make any money… so my sister and I got out of the van in the middle of the night ( while they were sleeping in the air conditioned hotel) and hitch hiked up to the gathering site. That ended my involvement with them. I wasn’t saying they were a proper “cult” I was implying they were a stepping stone in that direction, and I was glad to get away from them.

[@--_-_-_-74..]

At a festival waiting in line , a rainbow bus pulled in behind us . That was 20 years ago . There must have been 60 people on the bus . Party on 😊

[@HotPinkGirlTalk]

I went to a rainbow gathering in the early 2000s. I never knew it was a cult! But it makes sense It was horrible, nothing particular, just everything sucked, bad food, bad music, bad conversations, and I think being stuck there in the middle of nowhere for days made it even worse, and the no money thing was lame. When I got home I brushed out my dreads, quit smoking weed and became a reformed hippy. I still get freaked out being around rainbow family people for some reason.

[@alexanderheimer8885]

@@Just.A.T-Rex I disagree. spent time on the commune (long story wound up there by accident hitchhiking) can tell you, its a cult and lots of bad bad things

[@rubigee4397]

I suspect she traded in one cult for another: Anyone who says, “I retired my husband” raises MASSIVE red flags to me - it’s a phrase the MLM Huns use to describe how “successful” they are in “their business”. Sadly, those who have unresolved trauma and/or are in a vulnerable position are the ones who are preyed upon.

[@HoneyBeeSquared]

If a man said “ I retired my wife”, would that raise a massive red flag? I think she is just proud of how successful she is, when she could barely afford to feed herself for half of her life.

[@nameless.faceless.]

She is so controlling of her husband. The way I’ve seen her talk to him in lives and about him in her newsletter for a year is craaaaazy. She is a controlling con artist. Great speaker, but major con artist.

[@nameless.faceless.]

@@HoneyBeeSquaredif you watched her closely for a year, aka if you were one of her students, you’d see it unless you were just so bought in that you blinded yourself. She is a con artist and she treats her husband like shiiiiit. She’s even admitted their relationship has been terrible at different times.. all times she was selling shit about how their relationship was great and her “sex magick” tactics fixed their marriage 😳😳 she constantly will say her life was terrible and she was broke at times that you can look back and see she was saying the opposite to sell her “courses”.. it’s a major yikes. I started as a fan and ended up being someone who felt she was dangerous. Her app was weeeeeird bro

[@rubigee4397]

@@HoneyBeeSquared Yes, it would raise a red flag bc the term itself doesn’t make sense.

[@purplesky3053]

This is one strong, insightful and intelligent young woman! I hope her message can get through to those who need to hear it. She is a beautiful soul!

[@multiplenoirgasm]

She is ruining her children's lives. It is so much worse than you know.

[@sergeig685]

no she isn't. She is a con artist and borderline child abuser herself. Look at her website

[@slayermill8621]

Check out her website you might change your mind.

[@tdhawk167]

I believe this is the most impactful vid you've aired. What a blessing she is in helping people heal and reclaim themselves and their lives. Sending love and strength and celebration

[@santsi7306]

Dream and Jake were incredible too! Check them out if you can ❤

[@marierejoiceinjesus3846]

She's not. Look at her website. She's selling snakeoil. She's started her own religion basically (mixed with others).

[@bernykouadio]

I could sit and listen to her for hours without getting tired or bored. I admire her courage, strength, and aura...

[@paxywindhund2371]

Initially, I was entranced with her story, her energy, and her positivity. Then I took a look at her website. Gross. I find it troubling that she’s hustling people trying to recover from arguably the worst thing one could experience.

[@alana1119]

@@paxywindhund2371 exactly!!!!!!

[@revealhealgrow]

What do you mean?

[@didgejamman]

@revealhealgrow. Lol. I’m not sure if I’d go so far to gross. Everyone’s gotta make money. But, I’d definitely say there’s a grift going on. From what I saw it’s all esoteric spiritual teachings, that’s way overpriced. You can find most, if not all, that information online or in books, if you take the time to.

[@nicematerial]

Yeah, I came into the comments to see if anyone was aware of her new -grift- life

[@big_red_machine3547]

Feeding that gut must be expensive, so she needs to make some cheeseburger money

[@dreamywindowviewss]

River Phoenix’s parents were part of this cult.

[@Parrotgirl-tattoo]

Rose McGowan as well.

[@helenbartoszek243]

​@@Parrotgirl-tattooI didn't know that.

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

A lot of people were in & out. I know the Phoenix kids were in much longer. There was a movie when river was young where the family had to live in South America because the dad was a 60s radical on the run. I remember it came out then that River had a similarly complicated youth. I do blame the cult for his alcohol & drug use, and ultimately his death. And I know Joaquin has some issues, but tbh the age gap between them is huge, I don’t think Joaquin is old enough to remember much.

[@s4mp_founder]

Why him and Joaquin obviously have and had so many problems and I believe due to the cult they were sold to the film industry which catapulted them into stardom.

[@Luna7-v1p]

@@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory The Mosquito Coast

[@LKitsyK]

Parents born during certain years are very good at denying what has happened to their children even when it’s right in front of them. It’s the biggest breach of trust and the hardest to get over.

[@Czechs]

One of the best, well spoken humans I've ever heard! Amazing woman!!! Thank you for sharing

[@Reconstructing-101]

Her story is so sad and i am truly sorry she suffered so much abuse. The truth is that the abuse cycle has not ended with her. I pray she continues to heal and starts making better decisions for her own children. Her form of "unschooling" is very negligent, to say the least. Not even teaching children to read is abusive, in my humble opinion. I do feel such empathy for her, though. I pray she heals and does better for her children.

[@GarbanzoBean23]

Right, she talks about not being allowed to go to school inside the cult and yet her kids can’t go to school either.

[@toriscott1881]

My kids didn't go to school and they are smarter and more successful than most! My youngest did have to go to school and she is very disappointed that she did! She also is successful but missed out in creative and joyful experiences. ​@GarbanzoBean23

[@Will-nc7lp]

She is very articulate, intelligent, empathetic and exudes warmth - her children will be fine.

[@moonandmakery]

Unschooling is homeschooling, which gives a child the most freedom to learn and pick up vital life skills, including reading writing and maths, all while being in the least indoctrinating environment.

[@fatimamammadova5285]

@@moonandmakery unschooling is not homeschooling. people who do one, really do not use these words synonymously. homeschooling calls for education in a home environment (either by teachers or parents who put effort into creating structure and content for kids to learn). Unschooling is a very different, deeply concerning practice common among neglectful parents. there is a good video id recommend if ud like kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaO1ZHuYqrVpf5o&ab_channel=ThatLizHunter

[@stinab8716]

By far, my favorite interview yet! Thank you Onami for sharing your story, but even more importantly, for sharing your healing!! ❤

[@slayermill8621]

The good news is that you can also experience that same level of healing, for the low cost of 10% of your income.

[@kelseypeterson9656]

Children of God is terrifying. Mark, glad you interviewed her. Brave woman

[@rachel8769]

Def is ive seen some really crazy stories from.survivors it's huge, scary, and very much a real cult.anything other than "GOD" in these cults

[@madmyndcreations]

Thank you, thank you thank you. This was exactly what I needed to see at exactly the right moment.

[@stonemedicine]

This interview is the biggest hustle I’ve heard on SWU. It’s exhausting. It’s very sad that she was raised in a corrupt and depraved environment and carries an unbelievable amount of trauma.

[@stardustpixel1]

How is it a hustle?

[@Solitaire427]

What do you mean by hustle? Just curious

[@itsYaBoyTB903]

@@Solitaire427look up her website lol

[@Furry_lil_goblin]

Look at her website. It's an obvious hustle.

[@Solitaire427]

@@Furry_lil_goblin so many parts of her story seemed really off. I wasn’t believing any of it. Wonder if Mark checks out any of these stories he puts up on his channel.. I was skeptical in just the first few minutes

[@VictoriaT01]

I'm so happy you got Mami on! Been following her for a while now

[@thevisceralhag]

Me too! Onami has taught me so much about dealing w/trauma & personal growth. An absolutely amazing & beautiful soul So glad to see her sharing here❤

[@dancer0001345]

yeah from her website it looks like she is now running her own cult

[@passionramsey1689]

what's her website?

[@w.w.w.w.w.h]

We have to watch out for people like this. She is incredibly charismatic and smart, and she is using her platform in very questionable ways on the internet. Unsettling.

[@LanaRaezorss477]

Define "questionable"? Just wondering your viewpoint, I personally think she is very genuine and uses her platform in an full transparency and tries to help people.

[@mattseremet2202]

What has she done using her platform?

[@nameless.faceless.]

@@LanaRaezorss477oooof girl, do not fall in. I did and it’s a scam! She contradicts herself alllll the time and uses some of the shittiest sales tactics I’ve ever seen (I’m in sales and marketing) her newsletter is enough to show you how often she changes what she’s preaching so she can sell more and more. she’ll promote one thing about her life then in her newsletter talk about how they’re constantly struggling or how “last year was the worst for our marriage” oh weird, the time you were selling s*x magick workshops bc it freed your marriage & was the answer for couples?? it’s always shit like that with her. she’ll sell you something then in her newsletter she can’t help but be honest about how miserable she is, how bad her marriage is and how much she dislikes her husband. watching her speak to him on her live many times has cringed me out too.. it made me start thinking “hmm I don’t think they have the marriage she promotes on tik tok & in this workshop” major yikes.

[@donniemcmillin4839]

So I just searched her up on KZbin and as sad as it is she had a bad childhood she’s still an insane person. Seems like she’s trying her best to make her own cult now.

[@carly582]

Do you know what cult means?

[@donniemcmillin4839]

@@carly582 ahhh we found one of her followers lol

[@DA-cm4wy]

I think the same. Something seems off.

[@alexc08]

Yup, you can see in the eyes

[@camdencosigner2606]

I have seen her on IG in the past. She is a 'life coach' and sells this system on how to face your trauma type thing. I thought it was off. But getting the backstory here changes my perspective a little.

[@stejer211]

Imagine having to escape from a cult at the age of thirteen, and build your own life from scratch. I will never complain about anything in my life again, ever...

[@thorgoodlife1865]

This channel does a great job teaching us empathy and compassion.

[@BananaBabys]

I had a friend who claims his dad was a cult leader. I thought he was joking till he took me home. His dad actually ran a cult.

[@michaelazans6666]

Okay... Now, what does that tell us? 🤔🙄🤔

[@adamdam]

Very quick start and and finish to that story 🤣🤣

[@ellensmith8919]

Read about Elizabeth Fritzel that was held prisoner by her own father for 24 years and had 5 kids in that dingy basement..

[@oosterhouw]

I once went on an epic journey. Then I came back home.

[@Monchis181-he3fy]

Big hole in the middle, like a donut.

[@jessicajenks4075]

huge Mami Omani fan btw, love you girl, so proud and inspired by your story!

[@lasiwettmir]

I was really impressed by this interview and Onamis charisma. But as already mentioned by another viewer in a comment: Going on her webside I was really perplexed by how she presented her own worldview and offers: For example: "You cannot go from Level One to Level Two without being initiated by a teacher. You can’t bring your own robe into a temple and call yourself a monk. You have to be initiated. Initiation is what I do." Oeh.

[@Vertigo-24]

Escaped a cult just so she could start her own 😢

[@Blinkerfluid17]

What a great tactic for getting people to join your cult.

[@pokemama98]

im sorry do you know the definition of a cult?? if so, you’d very easily grasp the fact that that’s absolutely not what she does. would you consider an astrology lifestyle subscription program a cult?! something you have a choice to be in/pay for or not??? yall are so dense i stg

[@pokemama98]

she literally uses ennegrams, human design, and astrology amongst other things to create an achievable life path….its not a fucking cult

[@boundlessoul_studios]

I think it more so comes from a place of having gone through the worst of the worst thus being certified to help others walk through fire. People often do need guides and rites of passage to get from step A to step B. It’s often the people who had to find their own way who can best offer what they did not receive

[@ISIHIA23]

what an awesome human being, brought me to tears at the end, her healing and light is contageous! cannot wait to get her book!

[@gabichaibird]

I love Onami!! So happy you have her on here ❤️

[@J.fromMichigan]

This channel is great. The AWARENESS it shows. It’s great. We need to stop this sickening stuff done to children and young teenagers!

[@joelmolinapalau6811]

Extraordinary human being and one of the best examples of overcoming deathly paths and chosing instead a life. Hats-off to Onami! Respect!

[@et133et]

She is also a grifter who promotes unschooling to sell her own culty products and make sure her kids will also end up in the cult she is trying to make.

[@Theaffiliatefire]

This is by far the best interview. What an inspiring woman thanks for sharing this

[@Loverofredandwhitewine]

This is one of the best interviews you have had in a long time.

[@Timebend2025]

Amen ❤

[@alana1119]

She’s a good speaker but she also knows how to speak bc she was in a cult. Look her up to learn more. And check out dissenting comments

[@bettyspaghettez]

great interview. i have to admit ive been watching your channel since you first started because im fascinated by horrific trama. maybe it makes me feel better about my own. but this interview was so positive and truly inspiring. This woman deserves everything she has worked so hard for and more. thanks Mark and Onami xx

[@bettyspaghettez]

@@aliciahicks8020 ive seen it. she seems very confused and desperate to suggest Marc is a predator and has some sick agenda.

[@hollyonorato6]

I can't love this episode anymore. I'm so excited about this book. THANK YOU ❤

[@DionM-wl8nq]

Thank you for sharing , you are so awesome ! I’m going to have to get your book ✨ let’s close this book on inner child trauma!

[@elizabethbouchez363]

Respect!! Wishing you courage, faith, freedom, joy and prosperity.

[@alana1119]

I don’t even remember signing up for this, but I get an email like every day from her… lol. It almost seems like she is a cult leader herself in some ways. Or at the very least- she makes some really big promises of making a lot of money if you sign up for her very expensive course. 😅

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

It figures

[@Youwinmeta]

I also got a cult vibe

[@dm96177]

Yep…. Just commented basically the same thing haha

[@erikfreeman45]

If you check her website, she's trying to sell herself as an esoteric teacher. There are levels costing absurd amount of money or 10% of your income promoting magic etc. I got that exact vibe, that she took her understanding of cultish control and is trying to be an influencer making money the same way. I'd laugh if I wasn't so concerned for the those who believe this shit

[@Jaren-w4b]

Ask her students how her courses work out for them. They're great! No problem charging what you're worth. If you have the goods and can deliver, who's to say you shouldn't?

[@CAPTAINHOOK-33]

Her intelligence is amazing. Her experience is heartbreaking. ty both.

[@kayr4751]

When you first started to share, I heard RESPECT and I'm sure that was the key to your healing. Blessings

[@ashleysartattack5600]

I was like, why does she look so familiar? She’s the lady who went viral on tiktok for “unschooling” her son. And he’s really far behind, but she doesnt understand that. And now that I hear her background, I can see why she’s going that route. She’s trying to keep him from being indoctrinated, but she’s overcorrecting and going to start new issues.

[@andersniet4581]

You sis, are pretty judgemental

[@ryanmeagher6143]

@@andersniet4581no, she’s right. You’re delusional if you think radical de-schooling is a good idea. You can have sympathy for a person and still think they’re on the wrong path

[@sk8nchill52]

Nah she’s right. Honestly if you just put your kid in public school they wouldn’t join a cult, because cults happen away from society…. Which is what she’s doing with her kids now? Seems backwards

[@ryanmeagher6143]

@@sk8nchill52 there are for sure public school cultists, but I agree it’s easier to be indoctrinated being privately taught

[@andersniet4581]

@@ashleysartattack5600 I totally disagree with you. You seem in denial of the fact how rotten the (school)system is..

[@jaywysard]

I found this interview to be very fascinating. Onami is certainly a very intelligent and interesting woman who's been through a lot. What I found most intriguing is the fact that literally nothing worked for her to help her get over her past--therapy, psychedelics, etc--until she found her own way, the way that works for her. She's found "answers" and she's smartly turned it into a business to "help others." With this in mind, I'd suggest that everyone who watched this video to take a look at her website. You can decide for yourself what to make of it. But let me just say this: IMO, when you're selling access to knowledge about woo woo "sex magic" systems that claim to help you to have a better sex life, to "build financial prosperity", to "self-actualize", or to find God, I don't see how this is fundamentally different from something like "prosperity Christianity" or, worse yet, cult construction. Maybe I'm just too cynical about these things. But consider this: at one point in the interview, she talks about not wanting her business practice to become a cult. That's all well and good and I hope she sticks to her guns. At the same time, she has first hand knowledge of how cults work and the psychological tools that they use to convince people to open their wallets. She has an "experience PhD" in these things. Just saying...beware. Have a good day.

[@badmuddafadda]

You make some very good points. It may be intuitive, or unintentional, after all she was raised to frame existence in this manner. Like all the teenage grifting using the female teenage sexuality as the hook. If this is how years of your life was spent, it seems like it would be the most familiar tools one has to work with. In her story, she locked that toolbox and tried to “teetotal”-yet she was an alcoholic and tried heroine and used cocaine. How is that teetotaling? It’s not, unless you are talking about using the tools you developed from being in the cult. She failed to thrive without the tools. She is successful now because she is not teetotaling anymore, although she is likely straight edge. It is a conundrum but if you listen to her-she pretty much says the quiet part out loud, many people don’t hear it.

[@Samuel-m4x6t]

Meh…her website seems like bullshit.

[@kimkjrulff1731]

@@Samuel-m4x6tCan you tell me the name of it ?

[@jaywysard]

@@kimkjrulff1731 Just click on the link below the video that takes you to her book. It will also take you to her website.

[@jaywysard]

@@badmuddafadda Agreed.

[@CassandraAdams-yg5qt]

Awesome interview! Thank you Onami

[@noemiu.6547]

I enjoyed listening to her story and I’m sure she has so many more stories to tell, she should definitely write a book or an audiobook! So well spoken and beautiful soul ❤

[@mountainhobbit1971]

"You can never escape from prison if you don't know you're in prison", this can be applied to so many things in life...very wise words. Thank you for sharing your story. Plant medicine can only show you the windows and doors and you are the only one who can walk through them. Healing is a journey and not a destination.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

I first heard of this cult in about 2005 when Ricky Rodriguez was in the news. If you don't know his story, I suggest looking him up.

[@theOneWhoTradez]

😅 ....p 0

[@robertblackbudda]

Yea they renamed themselves family international, their still around just more active in countries that tolerate or are corruption of officials allow them to operate. Their communes get raided now & then in europe & south america ..Karen berg is still in leadership & like her husband leads the organization in secret very few members see her. Thats why her own son ricky ( davido) couldn't find her when he went out to kill.

[@shimmer8289]

​@theOneWhoTradez why is Ricky Rodriguez so funny to you ? He's not here to defend himself 😅 is an imbecile comment.

[@danielleballard2271]

Hands down. This has got to be the best interview I've seen so far. She has an amazing story and tells it so grounded and raw. I'm so glad she found herself and her way.

[@ryanandmacy]

I was captivated the entire video. I could listen to all of her stories

[@RenGray54]

This is my absolute favorite you've done. I actually saved this in it's own category as "real therapy s***". She hit me hard. I really needed this. Thank you

[@EBlack1111]

I sympathize and empathize with her trauma BUT she’s like an infomercial spokeswoman.. I feel as if she’s not organic, she knows what to say and how to say it to win people over. It’s a perfected act. Just my opinion.. it’s like she’s “selling” her story

[@strangeaslife]

I felt the same way in certain parts of this interview. The speech doesn't feel totally natural it feels like a bit of a scheme. I then looked her up on social media and her website and was confirmed.

[@peterrhines1516]

Good catch

[@superespiritual1553]

People, she talks about the same thing over and over so it sounds "rehearsed".

[@FridaHoeningS]

⁠dude right!? It’s like she charmed everyone in the comments. Her eyes and magnetism. The way she smiles. Something about her deters me. And sometimes I think I’m in the wrong, but for some reason I can’t shake that feeling. But sometimes I think it’s cause she’s confident in herself, but when I first came across her on instagram I got a feeling there was something else behind her words.

[@Jaren-w4b]

She is an author and life coach. It's natural because if you follow her, you'll know she has spoken about her experience many times. It's like saying Kamala Harris sounds scripted at her rallies. She knows what she wants to say and how to say it because she's said it many times before. It's just the first time you're hearing it on this forum.

[@Rose8]

I felt the truth of your story. Thank you! Looking forward to reading your book when it becomes available

[@amandalynnnnn]

Wow, this has to be one of my favorite interviews. Incredible story and insight.

[@Bee_Jellyfish]

I grew up in a similar situation in Southern California… not the same one but every kid was to give their virginity to the elder. It been a crazy thing to survive. Born in ‘82 and I’ve see this literature. I was prostituted from 11-14 until I told and the state took me.

[@badmuddafadda]

I hope you are okay. So glad that you weren’t just returned to your abusers like many are.

[@Bee_Jellyfish]

@ well, they gave me back twice. The whole thing with giving the parents multiple times to f up sucks. And very confusing for the child. I just started life at 16/17 on my own. It was better than being yanked around. HUG

[@TheShanna76522]

You have to let us know when her book is out. I can't wait to read it.

[@gypsyman1939]

The sooner people teach their children that the world revolves around Money #1 Sex #2 and drugs #3 and teach them that’s not what living or being alive revolves around but helping, showing people you love love. Being kind of a stranger and treating everyone how you want to be treated the much better that child will be prepared to go out in this world and not be taken advantage of, hurt and lied to by anyone. As of 2024 most parents are teaching they kids to want to be better then everyone else or push the parenting on others because they are to busy with social media or running around town and/or being a addict.

[@wryderdie26]

Great interview. One of the best on the channel. I couldn’t stop watching.

[@alana1119]

@@wryderdie26 it’s kinda like she was in a cult and learned a thing or two lol

[@DragonView1]

Will you join the Church of Onami? Only 10% of your income.

[@AnnaXefta]

She makes you so happy a strong mind is all you need

[@Nick-tj9cr]

This was really good. I learned a lot from this, especially her talking about the difficulty of dealing with everything she experienced.

[@drew.gassman]

She is so well spoken. Great vid mark

[@Quantumfluxfield]

Very suprised by some saying this is their favorite interview on here, it's one of my least favorite I can remember. To me it was not interesting, all over the place to the point of being superficial. But to each their own, thanks for the videos, Mark!

[@grumpybob]

Wow! Another stunning story from this channel! Onami, with incredible articulateness and personality, gives us a reminder of the true strength and resiliency of the human spirit, even in the worst of circumstances. I don't know how you managed to get through it all, Onami, but I admire you for doing so.

[@MamiOnamiHouse]

I took every wrong way first ;)

[@s.a.4076]

articulation

[@lofiniko]

this must be one of, if not, the best interview I have seen on this channel.

[@chonglimin1936]

i cried at the end. thank u for ur words. i felt less alone at that moment.

[@carynmartin6053]

I can't wait to read her book when it comes out!

[@celticwarrior777]

I cant believe shes so together after all that.i was mental mess for long time going through C/A.

[@helenbartoszek243]

Children of God were also in Australia in the middle - late 70's. I used to see their pamphlets and comic books everywhere.

[@bakeraus]

They sure were blonde hair kids from memory

[@ivonabehalova8022]

What a strong, smart, articulate and incredible woman that has turned her life around! wonderful interview.

[@beans222uwu]

36:21 she did not just say how much she craved knowledge while she publicly forbids her own children from the same

[@Orcawhale1]

What?

[@kirstiehallock]

@@Orcawhale1she believes in unschooling

[@multiplenoirgasm]

@@Orcawhale1 the way she is "homeschooling" her children is really bad, and while I'm not sure if she is leading the "unschooling" movement or not, she is a big voice in it. It's scary bad, her kids literally don't stand a chance.

[@janelovesbaking]

Ive seen her take in unschooling..this honestly makes her like...more understandable. she's just not fully deconstructed in a way. And she sort of admitted it when she mentioned her experience with the pandemic. Also, maybe it's like, mixed up with a need to be overly protective of her own children. I guess my only issue would be persuading others to do unschooling like it's the best thing. It's just one option, and in my personal opinion probably not the best. But...who Am I?

[@janelovesbaking]

Ok....sorry I'm crazy...haha...but also I work in public ed and we always joke like...we hit a lot of the "cult) markers...maybe she genuinely thinks public school is like just more control. We do control employee and student dress, we def have schedules for everything everyday...lol...she just won't join my cult! Lol....for real tho...I'm just a regular ass person commenting. Just my thoughts. Love to all.

[@Ricoque-u2m]

She’s still the kid selling stuff on the side of a road. She learned individual capitalism, instead of shilling for a cult.

[@imixmuan9081]

She should just get a job in an office and shill for a corporation? Anyway you slice it "work" is just a form of prostitution, some people sell lightbulbs, some sell sex. I'm a vet, grew up in a cult that morphed into an animal sanctuary, and now I remove animal's reproductive organs for a living. No weirder than what this girl grew up in.

[@PsychoSemanticBlockage]

ive never been this early, posted 38 seconds ago is wild!

[@maxsiehier]

I've never been this late myself, man, I'm dropping the ball.

[@kurisok1139]

🎉

[@slickx1339]

Your one of the chosen ones

[@jasonbrewer9783]

You’re probably 1 of the most amazing people I’ve ever listened to. The tenacity you have is just crazy. I’m glad you have made it out of so many bad situations and that you seem to be doing much better. God bless and best of luck!

[@ccgg3913]

An extraordinary story of resilience, hope and courage against depravity and perversion, you are beautiful in so many ways and I wish you the very best

[@DarrellCasteel]

Seven minutes in and here I am. Love this channel so much mark! Love from Oklahoma!!

[@christophershelton1735]

Howdy from Lawton, ok

[@angelinepolanco4940]

This is by far the most amazing interview you’ve ever done!!!!!

[@erikcampbell5436]

You are one of the best and most consequential storytellers I've ever heard or read. Your candor and self awareness are so laudable. Thank you, Onami.