The TikToker Who Traded 3M Followers To Escape Her Family: Miranda Derrick

[@alanabanana4013]

I have really conflicting feelings about this one. On one hand, as someone who has cut out toxic parents (I still have contact with my siblings) I completely understand why someone would make that difficult choice. On the other hand, as someone with religious trauma, I'm really not a fan of the whole 7M thing, it does seem rather culty to me

[@ReaperWithHips]

It could be one or the other or both.

[@jewsaregenocidalhores]

bro literally everybody is saying they changed switched up and stopped communication with everyone... where there is smoke there is fire.

[@deedeeiam]

If it was just the parents and sister, I would be less suspicious. If it's actually the whole extended family, that seems sus.

[@mariangel0519]

Me too I’m on both sides here and I’ve never heard of this family

[@Unicorn4Life235]

Exactly my thoughts, well not exactly you know what I mean though

[@Yuki-sp1tq]

Honestly as someone who has no idea who these people are, I can understand both sides and until the truth comes out, no one should choose a side.

[@crackpot_user]

@@ryanbacon174 personally, i saw no tears

[@anotherrainyday]

I agree with this so much!! It was what I was thinking the whole time!

[@admiralrex69]

Yup

[@SeekAfterGod]

i agree 100%

[@hdxsln5891]

@@ryanbacon174 her family is sus that instagram live was so weird

[@bleachsanchoblastk]

My sister did something similar. She went to college, met a guy, and later married him. She uninvited the family to her wedding. She hasn't texted me first since my birthday. It sucks to have a sister basically vanish into the aether.

[@dusk7919]

Sounds about right tho .... We pretty much all do it for the first 10 yrs out... Hard or soft as it might be we all do it (I did it to my father unfortunately because I didn't agree with his life) but then I grew up and was there for him

[@Vampxiii_]

I really hope your sister is okay. That sucks.

[@-Umbrella.]

@@dusk7919 I don't know anyone who is doing that in my life. Maybe not all of us?

[@OldDannyDevito]

​@@dusk7919 I don't know what's going on with your life but saying "we pretty much ALL" is pure bs, its not something normal.

[@dusk7919]

@@OldDannyDevito no it kind of is .. don't know what's goin on in Your life but 💅

[@Shusha0029]

Me: No clue who these people are Spill: Let's unravel the wilking sisters Me: yes let's do that

[@MamaPinks]

Same 😏

[@baret8349]

Yup! Same here 😆

[@icanrelate]

😂

[@summerjolie783]

me too 😂

[@karissa___]

100% correct 😂😂😂

[@farrah322]

Everyone's talking about the family but what about Samantha/James' ex-roommate? And other accounts of people who knew James saying he didn't used to be like this? The family might be weird but it does sound like there's something fishy going on with 7M. Cults these days seem so advanced that they let their people think they have autonomy when really they're just being brainwashed

[@dusk7919]

Umm ......or not 🤷 have you Shaked hands with this observation? Until you do… you have no right (right or wrong) making/passing judgement

[@booperdooper5129]

I agree especially when James' statement was making the 7M clean and all

[@Shouldntvewouldntve]

The group is part of a larger network of churches who believe that Donald Trump was selected by God to become President.

[@maozedong4010]

@@dusk7919 it's not judgement, it's a theory... A game theory!

[@Desiree2297]

@@maozedong4010 lol

[@spiritbladee]

The family might be controlling but there's no doubt in my mind something fishy is going on with 7M. They both changed so suddenly and cut off people who cared for them. It's so weird to me. Especially what James' friend said about him

[@sinarobyn5252]

Yeah it’s strange that not many people are mentioning James’ friend who had the 2 hour conversation with him. She seems like a genuine source and that part was telling for me

[@emilyna753]

I don't know if it's truly 7M. If they just wanted to cut ties with anyone the Wilkings could convince of their side, especially since their worlds seemed quite entwined, it makes more sense.

[@claudiaferreira8130]

You were right about that, I just watched a Netflix documentary about them called Dancing for the devil.

[@TV-ob1if]

@@emilyna753looks like you were wrong. Time to face reality

[@unnoticeable8038]

The truth is out on Netflix now

[@silent_day]

yeahhhh I understand how the family feels. As an adult she has every right to distance herself, but the fact that she was so close to everyone and just left without any warning is strange. These are people that know her the best and witnessing a sudden change like that can be really confusing. Miranda looks like she's having an identity crisis. But after a while the family really needs to let her go. I don't think they're ever going to get the closure they want unless Miranda decides (on her own accord) to speak to them. I get the argument that the family making it public wasn't the best idea. They seem desperate to get their daughter back and that's hearbreaking. I just hope both parties can move on.

[@Sugarglidergirl101]

It’s the missing the grandfather’s funeral for me. It didn’t seem like she had anything against her grandfather. So to just not go? I understand not wanting to be awkward around her fam but as someone who moved to a different country, I’d drop literally everything and spend my last dime (in my case yen I guess) on a plane ticket not to miss my beloved grandma’s funeral.

[@saratronus]

In the video she clearly States she was afraid that her family was going to force her to stay and you would be surprised how common this happens there's a reason why a lot of people don't go back to their home countries mainly women in countries where arranged marriages are set because it's very easy to trap them there And force them to be married the best way to get out of it is going to Your countries Representative building in that country and explaining your situation.

[@SugiyamaHiromin]

@@saratronus Yeah. All it takes is taking your passport/ID, and sometimes whole wallet and claiming it got "lost." Now you're stuck for who knows how long with maybe no money trying to get a new one. If they also take your wallet? Good luck, because it's not free.

[@ndawn90]

Not everyone likes going to funerals or feels like they are a priority. Just because you would drop everything to be there for a grandparent doesn't mean that's the case for everyone else, so you shouldn't use your perspective to judge someone else's decisions.

[@CourtneyDeez]

@@ndawn90 the family did imply missing his funeral was out of character for her. I'm still watching and very new to this situation. There's much we don't know. To me tho, something seems off....and it doesn't feel like her family. So far anyway....

[@trashbasket11]

Do you think your grandma would notice if you didn't go? Funerals are for the living

[@gwenn1e]

i see both sides. whatever miranda is involved with is super shady, and the grandpas funeral part makes no sense. HOWEVER, her family needs to stop harassing her, stop making things public, and leave her be. she is an adult. she could just want change, maybe she wasn't as happy as they thougt

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

They have, they made one video and a few posts months ago.

[@HelloKitty-pe4ho]

@@GabrielTheMagolorMain You don't know what they're doing because you don't know them.🤣😹

[@HelloKitty-pe4ho]

What's she's involved in is shady how exactly? People have/feel differently when it comes to funerals so it makes plenty of sense.

[@WeOnlySayHelloReal]

i missed my beloved grandpa's funeral because the rest of my family is batshit. it's not that shady.

[@powerfuldiscerner]

@@HelloKitty-pe4ho exactly

[@dragonetafireball]

I can see a version on this where both sides are being mostly honest from their perspective

[@urielcobo-cuisana2316]

True

[@kassandravaldezcontreras8075]

I agree

[@lavenderoh]

Absolutely!

[@noneyab7011]

Yeah I agree.

[@Rariorana]

That's what makes this situation so intriguing, because it really could go either way

[@justicecampbell3892]

Well, if she is actually being brain washed, I can guarantee that making that video will only make things worse. On the flip side, she may just not want to talk to you guys. She might want to discover her own identity apart from "the Wilking Sisters" and discover herself as an *individual* and on that case, maalong this video will also just push her further away from you guys.

[@simplymonca]

This family was close enough that if she had any thought like that, it’s clear that she was able to go to them. The way she is acting makes absolutely no sense for their family dynamic.

[@greaneast]

@@simplymonca she called her family toxic and said she would want to implement healthy boundaries going forward if they do have a relationship. it’s easy for very close family dynamics like that for boundaries, individuality, etc to get muddled and crossed.

[@CourtneyDeez]

Just finding out about this situation and still in the middle of this vid, i can agree so far with all of you. Too close can be hard for someone to find themselves, esp in her 20's when a person is trying to figure out who they are. At the same time, it would make sense to voice that to her family bc being close they would prob listen and hear her out. I'll keep watching. I hope things will be okay.

[@linaghoname6888]

@@simplymonca You don't know that. You literally have no idea what goes on behind closed doors. I can attest that my family appears like a perfectly normal and healthy family to the outside world, and maybe we may appear "close" to some people, but behind closed doors we are NOTHING like that. Social media *especially* is never an indicator because people are always so obsessed with appearing "perfect," especially considering the brand they were pushing on their account of "happy close white sisters"

[@zodiacuniverse4663]

Yeah but that doesn’t explain why she purposely missed her grandfather’s funeral. There’s something off about all this

[@kerstinmalkiewicz2536]

I went to school with Miranda and Melanie. Their dad taught geometry to a lot of my friends and while I never personally had him as a teacher, the biggest complaint about him was too much homework and the school didn't provide him with enough calculators for the whole class. He was never disrespectful to students or unkind. Dean and Kelly both worked at public schools but they had a dance studio built in their basement for Miranda and Melanie so they could practice and create whenever they wanted. They invested in the dreams of their children. Do you even KNOW how little teachers in Michigan make?! I had a class with both Miranda and Melanie. It was a performing arts class and in a room of over 100 students, they always chose to be together over hanging out with the other students in their respective grades. From what I've seen in the years we were in school together, Miranda and Melanie have always been very close, not by force, but by choice. Their parents have done everything they could to help their daughters to accomplish their dreams. Seeing this happen hurts my heart.

[@floralrime2851]

Different layers of being ungrateful!

[@crystalkerstal]

@@floralrime2851as if everyone’s lives behind closed doors are the same as they are in public. Many serial killers seem to live average lives like most families do. That’s until they get caught and everything they did in behind closed doors comes to light. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all serial killers or evil beings were publicly what they are behind closed doors?!?? Then we’d be able to make sure to stay away from them.

[@camillep9346]

That's nice. But we all grow up and seriously, who expected Miranda to STAY dancing w Melanie?? Did they not realise things wud change? Every person deserves their own life... I am so happy for Miranda's choices - she is HAPPY! That's all that counts! And obv she is a Star - THAT was always going to happen! They deserve their own lives! And the poor fam will have to adjust to life sans Miranda! This is NOT a failure! She is living her life.... now Melanie get on with YOUR's! Btw, objectively, Miranda absol stood out in the fam vids... she has the 'it' factor. Just 'be there' for her- and be happy for her 👏👏🥰

[@joannebaker4925]

And do we really know what goes on behind close doors 🚪 🤔. We don't. What you described is the exterior outwardly behavior. We don't know if they said or did something for Miranda to detach herself from the family.

[@MrMalum]

​@@joannebaker4925How about investing some time to get to know what 7M actually is? You are asking the questions in the wrong direction.

[@gracegs7204]

I come from a family very similar to the Wilkins family, my entire family was incredibly toxic and abusive. When I finally decided to cut them off specifically my mother spiraled out of control and started trying to control the narrative of why I decided to no longer speak to my family. When a narcissist loses control of its victim The narcissist will then try to control how everyone else views that person.

[@greaneast]

same here!

[@gracegs7204]

@@greaneast I hope you’re living a healthier life without that toxicity

[@secretlyintroverted7939]

Same, I was stalked for 2 years until I moved, changed jobs and all contact information because my narcissist guardian didn't want to let go. To everyone else she was a perfect mother figure with a perfect house. One day at 21 I stopped all contact and refused to see anyone from my past life that was affiliated with her.

[@petrovakatherine7472]

Same here

[@silvsevie]

I thought this was the case at the start, but are *all* his friends narcissists as well? she wasn't the only one to change, people are worried over him as well. and are ex members of the church also narcissists? the truth might even be in the middle, but something smells fishy in 7m

[@rosem1740]

Just an assumption but she probably got fed up of doing the same tiktok videos/dances with her sister and looking like her 🤷🏻‍♀️ and if I’m being honest their parents are probably being financially taken care by them so they’re concerned because of the decrease in money from videos now? Again it’s just an assumption.

[@Apples765]

Ya, but i kinda find James's friend believable in this situation.

[@James-gs9qf]

Seems pretty clear, there are multiple people who after being supported by their close family begin with 7M and completely cut out their family without explanation. Their manager is a 'pastor' and claims to be the man of God while living in a mansion and getting these young dancers to massage him. I mean it seems like a pretty sweet deal for the pastor but its cultist manipulation clear as day.

[@twovirginiacats3753]

LOL. I love the way you sum the situation up!

[@a_rissa.baybee8299]

I am not choosing sides, however I feel for Miranda. I found it strange how the sister emphasized that they never fought until the 7 month period of quarantine. If that's truly the case I'm sure that there had to be a solid reason as to why the fighting suddenly started. Maybe Miranda just wanted her freedom and felt she could not have that under the roof in which she was living. Like they say, the truth falls in the middle. I get missing your family member, but I also understand the need to get away. She's 25, she's not the Miranda from 2016 anymore.

[@satisr8497]

No. She said the constant fighting began when she decided to discontinue with attending their meetings but her sister didn't.

[@lnb110406]

The fighting started because Miranda wanted to have input in their brand they built and what sponsors they accepted and her sister wouldn't allow that and eventually locked Miranda out of their account with 3.1 million followers and didn't pay her for her share of the sponsorships that had already been completed. 💜🥰💛 The family doesn't bother to tell you that? Miranda provided proof of this on her Instagram account.

[@aurora6920]

she cut ties with all her friends, same with her boyfriend, they both cut ties with friends and didn't invite them to the wedding, it's not just her family that was cut off, this is what is strange about the situation.

[@AbigailMarshall-gt7pb]

The truth doesn't always fall in the middle. People said that with my situation too experiencing narcissistic abuse as a child, and no the truth was not in the middle at all. People who are trying to develop their own identity do so over time, signs will be shown - they don't suddenly cut off their entire immediate and extended family in 1 day or 1 week. This was the #1 red flag for me. I have had aunts who have cut off their narcissistic parents, but it was not done in so short a time. There was lots of conflict and signs years beforehand

[@3nim3nimabl3]

​​@@lnb110406? atleast the family have other people that can collaborate with what they're saying, you're just going off the word of the person in question. It's pretty convenient they're using the race card to make the family look bad

[@sarahjuarez1433]

I think both sides have some truth. It's just very fishy in all honesty.

[@aashnasawlani]

I think both sides of the story are just missing some more details. Doesn’t add up

[@yogurLAPIZ]

Thought the same. Fishy both sides. It's funny how people are saying she is happy, looks happy... Depends on what they sell you. If they knew she had this issue of feeling too close to her family or manipulated by them, etc. She could just buy wathever kind word that she needs at that moment. We don't need to pick a side, they could have in some degree be manipulative to her .... With time we will see.

[@aashnasawlani]

@@yogurLAPIZ yesss❤️❤️

[@opal6202]

I got super sketchy vibes from the family & their weird "plea" video. But is everyone just going to gloss over the fact that James changed too? I'm just going off what was said in the video, but his roommate & friend both said that he was very different (deep in conspiracies, suddenly cutting them off, etc.) I wonder if other members of 7M actually keep in contact with their families...🤔

[@flyingmomlaura8723]

The other members post about their families and family members have defended them on IG posts.

[@callanelson329]

@@flyingmomlaura8723 very interesting 🤔

[@rell4474]

It's exactly this for me

[@cheskydivision]

James’s friend said that James said he is ok to collaborate and stated he’s married now. So were they former FWB or to keep peace in his marriage keeping distance from female friends?

[@TheGrmany69]

For me it was the crying and the father approaching the camera like that, odd.

[@makzoe7218]

The comment by Melanie saying that "they messed with the wrong family. we are not going away" in live already shows how controlling and creepy the family is. And I mean she is 25, she has the right to live her own life

[@showmeyour_cat]

Exactly!

[@air8223]

yeah I found that weird and I was pretty skeptical about it but for now I don't know who's side I'm on because I can understand both sides

[@jewsaregenocidalhores]

bro literally everybody is saying they changed switched up and stopped communication with everyone... where there is smoke there is fire.

[@BriannaBananaxoxo]

I don’t think it was creepy as much as it was passionate. I am of the opinion that this 7M group has nefarious intentions and origins. If I knew my sister had fallen victim to such a group, my sentiments would be the same. My sisters and I are close and have a good relationship though. If I knew they were in a potentially dangerous situation and had suddenly cut me and our positive relationship off, I definitely would not be able to silently watch. I don’t think we can know for sure, but I think given the sudden changes and some of the behaviors from this group, I don’t think the family is in the wrong for caring. Does she have the choice in how she wants to live her life? Yes. But does that mean a family should be happy she joined a suspicious and possibly dangerous group? No. People can make their own choices but it is still possible to witness people make bad choices.

[@Nicole__Natalia]

@@BriannaBananaxoxo 100% agree w/you. If that happened to my sis I would be just passionate. It’s not creepy at all, it’s weird that people think that was creepy 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TyShyBrickWorld]

I did this . Ghosted my family , people don’t understand it’s not what it seems. Sometimes abuse is in secret. After 30 years I was so tired of being abused, when it started happening to my kids that was it. No explanation. They don’t deserve one. They were evil and cruel. Everyone around me thinks they are perfect because that’s how they portray themselves. If u need anything they are there literally to help, but straight abusive and toxic. Her family reminds me of mines. Always being a victim. 7m also sounds shady too though.

[@hiddenechoes]

I feel you there

[@janetdurkee8527]

Me too. One never knows what goes on behind closed doors.

[@user-Atimetotwirl]

If a person feels abused I think nice to share if the family member wants to make right or reconcile but I've experienced people do not want to deal with their emotions and silent. I feel if families want to reconcile the hurt one should give a chance.. I would give my siblings multiple chances

[@powerfuldiscerner]

some people here will never understand this perspective

[@greaneast]

i cut off my toxic, controlling, and abusive family and have no desire to reconcile. i can easily see my family making a video like miranda’s family and blaming it all on me or someone else to save their reputation. when i was 23, my mom would blame me distancing myself from my family on my boyfriend and tried to convince me our relationship was unhealthy. she’s super controlling and hates when i do anything that does not involve her or the family, even hanging out with friends. i also came from a very close, “tight-knit” family and people would say they love our family because it’s so close not knowing what was going on behind closed doors. i’m not saying this is her exact situation, but i definitely see similarities and have ptsd from it. i’ve never heard of this family until today but wishing her the best!

[@hannahlafave3086]

as a person who is currently struggling with a similar situation to yours, I admire you for taking the right steps for YOU… hoping you continue to find the peace you deserve

[@MyLoserBrain]

@@hannahlafave3086 as someone else currently struggling with this as well; we got this 🙌

[@hannahlafave3086]

@@MyLoserBrain thank you 🙏 we definitely got this ❤️ take care!!

[@HelloKitty-pe4ho]

@@MyLoserBrain Yes, yall got this. I had to fo this 5 years ago and it feels GREAT.

[@HelloKitty-pe4ho]

@@hannahlafave3086 Yes, honey yall got this. Be strong ill be praying for yall.

[@kysh917]

Who's here after the Netflix documentary???

[@Evie-yw6mg]

Me 😅

[@pinupdoll97]

Me!🙋🏻‍♀️ I fell down the rabbit hole last night, but I realized I have seen many of the videos out with these dancers for quite awhile

[@mistygrant1522]

🙋

[@user-Atimetotwirl]

Me .. I think 7m is controlling them and pray she reunites. It not Godly to turn on your family for loyalty to these legalistic seemingly people. I think they are preying on certain personality types. I hope her hubby not controlling bec he first invited her but he could be lead astray. I'm worried about her.. my sister and I are estranged but she's not being forced. She's having trouble sharing her feelings which miranda could be too

[@rockulikeahurricane]

🤚 yep

[@eternaImidnight]

I have a family like Miranda’s and it’s honestly tiring. So, I’m with her on this one, her family is being too controlling. Just move on. She’s a 25 year old woman! she’s not obliged to live with you and she is trying to communicate with you all!!

[@urielcobo-cuisana2316]

. 🤔 Maybe

[@ms.pikaroo4262]

I very much agree.

[@sarhahillsburg5142]

@@ifredbenson none of us know everything an what happens behind closed doors. She is 25. She may very well love them all, but she has grown an is her own person. They don't seem to want her to be an individual. It's okay for people to grow up an move out of parents house an live own life. the more they spam her demanding she tell them her every move an reason an action the more distant she'll become. Her cutting and bleaching her hair is clear indicator she's looking to be her own person separate from her sister. Making her own name for herself.

[@eternaImidnight]

@@sarhahillsburg5142 This!

[@litneyloxan]

My mother is an abusive narcissist who would 100% do this if she started reaping the benefits of my social media clout. People reacting with this huge doubt of her makes me glad I never tried to use social media like that, even for fun.

[@damianaraya3110]

Cults are a real thing in the US... I wonder why.

[@Lurkerlady]

They're a real thing in a lot of countries. They go under the radar and aren't taken down because they're so secretive and are often protected by laws that protect religion

[@nom3nnescio]

Number one example: christianity

[@shylowe2001]

Sounds like Church of scientology to me.

[@biazacha]

If I’m not mistaken Japan and South Korea are the two biggest on cults, til at least a few ago. No idea now after the whole QAnon, antivaxx madness.

[@officialarchiemo]

Cults r a real thing on earth from day 1 till the end

[@peacefulway3]

Miranda is 25. She can live as she chooses. I think her family just misses her, particularly her sister. If her parents were not accepting of their daughter's choice of a partner, well, then that's something to consider why Miranda isn't talking to them.

[@Hart-Strings]

But they hosted James for 6…7? months in their house. If he were that unacceptable, he would have been shown the door. It’s not mentioned here, but in a different video, but Melanie has a bf of color. The family might be any number of things, but I don’t think racist is one of them. I’ll also say, I could be wrong, but at this point, I don’t think so.

[@jeanrita4618]

​@@Hart-StringsI agree! I don't think race is the issue with her family. Actually I thought I read that her sister also had a boyfriend of color.

[@mwh369]

Maybe you should stop giving your opinion. It doesn't age well.

[@microcult]

She has a right not to associate with her family

[@AbiNomac]

When James said, “we just don’t like talking to Miranda’s parent AND RELATIVES” that’s was a red flag for me. I get you have grievances with the parents because they didn’t want their daughter marrying a divorcee with a kid a decade older than her. I’m not convinced it’s because he is black. They had him stay in their home for 7 weeks so the racist card I don’t believe. So why don’t they talk to the extended family? All of them surely are not interested in interfering in their lives but would prefer to stay out of it and just get along. Something is very fishing with James’ claim.

[@TrishTrends]

Right

[@Thkful]

The racists card is way overdone I think it if she were my daughter It would be the baby hes not being a father to and the 10 year age gap for someone as young as Miranda

[@emerancefipa5897]

You are right

[@willowsliquideyeliner7537]

On the other hand, Miranda is a 25 year old woman, she can do as she pleases. Making this public would be one of the worst things they could of ever done LOLL

[@ClickMyProfile_Unknown0human]

Yeah, like getting a job and moving out as 20+

[@why_hello5865]

they posted that video on her birthday tok

[@aurora6920]

yes, but it's worrying when you cut ties with all your family and friends as soon as you date someone new.

[@Sienisota]

@@aurora6920 Yes, but there is also the fact that the family didn't like who she was dating because of a skin colour. That really muddies it.

[@aurora6920]

@@Sienisota if that is true, it is really sad, skin colour or hair colour doesn't make a different in who a person is.

[@samalexis1382]

Understandable. September 2021 I started dating this chef opening his bar, he did catering when I was with him (as well as dd) and within a week he convinced me to quit my line cook job, move out of my family house, and dye my hair fully blonde. In my head it was normal bf/gf things bc he did it in a cute, supportive, and suggestive way. My friends said no get away but I thought "oh he's helping me grow, this is is bc I made a tiny bit more money with him, I learned how to talk to ppl and cook too, and we had party's. My friends kept telling me no he's no good, I took that as jealousy and trying to hold me down. Looking back though I wish I listened. I left him In January this yr after he tried to get me to be the "entertainment" at his chef caterings and house parties....yk what I mean. I had no where to go when I was with him, no money or car, (even though I was working with him , he would "save" the money for me to put towards a car. He said he'd help me pay half as my boyfriend bc we were still also dating as well. He controlled everything I had. Even my phone bill) he used things over me as well like videos and msgs, photos we took mad a couple. I understand how hard it would be for her or how sacred for her. Also I understand at the time I was okay with how things were going so if it is her choice I get that too. Her family has a right to be worried to me only from my experience

[@rachelann724]

I can completely relate to this! I quit talking to my family for like 5 years because my husband convinced me to do it even though we still had to be around his family. I regret it so much because it was all just another form of control and isolation!! I’m glad you got out!!! They use finances and basic needs to keep people stuck. It’s so horrible

[@samalexis1382]

@@rachelann724 Exactly! Thank you, it was a huge weight lifted. I took his contacts for his caterings before I left though and may or may not have group texted them all receipts of his narcissistic ways as my only little revenge. No regrets. I hope you got out of that relationship or if not hopefullu worked on it and are much safer and healthier now :) you are so strong and I'm very proud of you for making it through that time in your life and doing much better, you go baddie. Nothing but good wishes and blessings sent to you, stay safe

[@itsjustkay7251]

So sorry that happened to you

[@callie2012]

Just finished watching the NETFLIX "Dancing with the Devil".....so VERY interesting documentary surrounding Miranda Derrick!!!!

[@roxyhart5692]

I get the feeling that she just wanted out and her family needs to respect that.

[@roni3456]

Part of this makes me feel like my relationship with my family. While sometimes they can be loving and they tried more than anything to have everyone believe that. Inside it, it was very toxic, any changes they dont approve of are prohibited no matter what age. My sisters in their 30s dont leave even though they know its a toxic environment. More than anything I plan on also cutting them off soon, the control my parents and each of my sisters enforces is unbearable.

[@lillylilly5415]

I would bite the bullet and deal with my family before missing the funeral of my grandfather..

[@aurora6920]

but they said she also stopped communicating with any of her friends, so it's not just family, same with her partner.

[@arha13]

@@aurora6920 I cut off all my friends because they didn’t support me properly at a time I needed support due to severe family issues. I needed a fresh start so even if they weren’t bad people, I couldn’t stay and moved away with my partner and am a lot happier like this. I do agree it’s strange but friends and family can become conflated, especially considering her sister being similar age.

[@aurora6920]

@@arha13 sorry to hear this, but glad you are happy. i moved far away and almost want to move back as it's hard to make new friends and drop old ones, so well done although i'm sure your old friends miss you and hope you are okay. although they should have been supportive for you when you had issues with your family.

[@daydreaminavenue]

I loved seeing them dance together but maybe Miranda just doesn't want to be an extension to her sister for the rest of her life or maybe her family is right who knows? but it's up to Miranda to choose what's right for her.

[@laurafabianmarrero8614]

Exactly

[@sarhahillsburg5142]

Yeah, seems like they just wanted her stay a copy of her sister an be a package deal. Now she's had enough an living her best life, and is cutting them off cause they refuse to accept the new her an her relationship.

[@daydreaminavenue]

@@sarhahillsburg5142 they could also be right but at the end of the day it's up to her. Let her live her life and decide for herself the only thing that they are doing is pushing her away

[@racheladams9364]

i went to school with these girls and had their parents as teachers/counselors so watching this all happen is crazy

[@bleuice2002]

I think both can be true. Her family does seem controlling and she just want to be her own person and make her own decisions. It makes her vulnerable to fall into certain situations..

[@kimberlypatton9634]

Miranda is an extraordinarily and out of this world superb dancer...I've been a fan for over a year and she blows them all out of the water.I say she is an adult and can make decisions for her own life and it's HER business

[@camillep9346]

Agree - she is a natural and they make an incredible duo! The fam needs to 'evolve' and mature - ppl grow up and deserve their own lives. OMG she has smashed it since the 'sister act' ... which offered what more??

[@piscesmoon6333]

idk about any of this, it’s a sad situation where i feel like everyone could be right in their own way…..as well as wrong. i hope they all find peace.

[@cicifrocc2617]

This situation is one of the rare occasions where I feel like I’m exactly 50/50 on cuz both sides have valid points. It’s kinda interesting and I want to know more now.

[@ShayMac311]

That group of dancers are very popular (and very good)! Never knew her or her hubby by name, but recognize their faces. Sad situation with her family, but hopefully they can work it out.

[@traciewabluee3508]

Sounds like this girl is surrounded by people who use her and take advantage of her. She just traded one boss for another. 😞🙏🏼

[@koul3709]

Yeah, it looks like she went from the frying pan into the fire. Unfortunately, the healthy choice go to leave a perhaps toxic family landed her in an even worse situation.

[@AlexPtc89]

and you know this from.....?

[@Franklyspeaking872]

I was thinking the same thing, her family probably was the same way. They come off as controlling

[@camillep9346]

Nonsense!! She does not NEED anyone 'controlling her'.... SHE IS HAPPY AND LIVING HER CHOICES! 👏👏👌🏼

[@ТаСу-ю3л]

​@@Franklyspeaking872all those pretend tears and issues

[@sleepyfriendstm]

Tbh, James is right, this family seems weird and possessive. I'd probably dip too.

[@sweetcake6231]

Same. I would dip too if my family starts acting this

[@funshine817]

In general only an American would think being close with family is weird and possessive. Just look at Italian families! lol

[@srideout91]

Only she and her family truly know what’s going on. We can make all the assumptions we want but only that you truly know.

[@MT-ss2re]

Am I the only one that had no idea who these people were💀

[@mxv42_o91]

nah same lol

[@7071DG]

Def not bro

[@laurafabianmarrero8614]

Same 💀 Lol

[@kristin332]

no

[@harmonylovell8899]

you're not alone💀

[@Shusha0029]

The plea from the family seemed like amber heard on the stand. All that crying but not 1 single tear 🤔

[@RimFaxxe]

@Coco Chanel no we cannot

[@mza2195]

@@adk7165 did you see any tears?

[@Shusha0029]

@Coco Chanel I will say whatever I want. 🙄

[@pocketlinttreasures33]

Wrong

[@kirpdeb]

If they had a healthy, accepting and supportive relationship all along, they would not be in this position. Miranda seems to think that her family’s motives are suspicious. Criticizing her and her life choices are going to push her away….

[@foxbuns]

the family/sister seem to care more about public appearances, than what she actually wants in life. let her live, she is grown.

[@pinupdoll97]

I watched this Netflix video and it’s a really scary situation and I hope this family can work through things and that Miranda is in fact safe.❤

[@infin8ee]

She says, "I went from a sister duo act to a solo brand" . What a sad way to define your identity. This world we live in now is certainly strange. I hope this works out positively for all involved .

[@angelacuthbert8603]

I've been watching both sisters for a while now but separately and didnt know they were related until the Netflix thing came out.. and to be honest I was shocked I think miranda has been totally unfair to her family.. I understand that she wanted to get on in life and pursue a dancing career but that doesn't mean she had to cut all ties with her family.. I feel heartly sorry for her Mother, Father and Sister they seem like genuine lovely down to earth people and haven't deserved the treatment that she's given them.. I've lost both my parents and would give my right arm to see them again 😢 she will be sorry one day when she ends up with no-one.

[@laurafabianmarrero8614]

Well maybe she doesnt want her entire identity to be link to the sisters. She wants to do her own thing. Is normal for her family to worry Lets hope nothing else is going on And is just her wanting to be more independent

[@crazyreddy9]

Family stuff should be kept private. Not aired out all over social media.

[@missygee531]

No kidding!! Gosh!!!!!

[@richardmcdonel9669]

I totally agree,,I think times have changed way to much,,and not for the better,,my family and I are definitely not on good terms ,,but it is inappropriate to share that with the world

[@hectorheath9742]

Maybe her young life with her family was so intense and stifling that when she left them she felt a release and didn't look back. Not so unusual.

[@eglafkou15]

I don't know who they're but at first minute of this video I was "her family is a freak control family, who want to control they kids for fame and money especially her sister "she adult ,she can do whatever she wants it's normal to likes different things from her Sister

[@Kai_The_Kai]

I have a feeling the family is racist and toxic, or just toxic, nobody is racist and not toxic.

[@saratronus]

Yes 100

[@sirdidymus24]

YUP

[@user-id3zu6wh3q]

@Coco Chanel they also said they didn't approve of her "poor, black boyfriend"

[@justicecampbell3892]

First thing that came to my mind

[@fudraw]

But isn't Melanies boyfriend a person of colour? I thought I read it somewhere when i first saw a post about 7M. Genuinely asking because I don't even know them or ever saw their Tiktoks/posts😅

[@shylaairvine4935]

Okay, so, im definitely biased. I moved away from my home country by myself, I got married and my family didn't know till after. I have cut contact from my immediate family, my mom called for a welfare check to try to force me to contact her. The parents think she was brainwashed, They've told her that. They've educated her on culture mentality. She doesn't seem to be forced to not talk to her family. She seems safe. I think the family should just let her go. They can't force her to do anything.

[@jillb3072]

People grow up. PERIOD!

[@thomassifford5356]

A real church would not want you to loose contact with your family. It would be the opposite they would encourage you to make up with your family

[@MadisonMalone-q1d]

Exactly

[@pamelaw.7578]

Yep!!! Cults are control freaks and mind control.

[@2knano992]

People are saying that her acting different is concerning but it’s not to me. Once you become low/no contact with toxic family, they will say you act different and it’s most likely true. You open up into the real world outside of the little “close knit” family bubble, seeing all the freedom you were missing. It’s hard to treat the people that held you back after the same that you always have. I didn’t know these people before this video but them having a dance account in their 20’s with such high parental control certainly rubbed me the wrong way

[@stephenfallis9374]

when captor becomes visible its only human to walk away swiftly never returning not even for valuablel items

[@wannabehistorian371]

Yeah but this allegedly happened with James too. He cut contact with his friends too, which is odd.

[@TheGrmany69]

EXACTLY. It's very likely a narcissist nest.

[@TheGrmany69]

@@wannabehistorian371 The show business industry is quite toxic... most friends are up to get you.

[@DGolden247]

Honestly there’s just not enough information to know what’s going on in reality and who’s right or wrong. I would like to know more about this 7M group though, just from this video alone they do seem suspicious. I do hope that both the family and Miranda are well, healthy and happy.

[@lordthelpus7577]

I don't know..I think the family could have handled it better..I really think she just wants to be left alone.

[@showmeyour_cat]

Not a fan of any religion, but she is an adult and this is her life and her decisions. Toxic families always seem perfect, kind, friendly, loving, but it’s diferent when you are one of them, they can manipulate you, abuse you and control every aspect of your life. There is nothing you can do and nobody is going to believe you. You are terrified of meeting them, because you never know, if they will let you leave. Cutting them off is the only way how to escape this madness.

[@Amy-gp7ek]

I have a feeling there’s another version of events about to unfold…

[@pocketlinttreasures33]

You were right (Netflix documentary).

[@icantthinkofausername6902]

She's 25 years old , she's grown people can change at anytime they need to understand that she wants to be independient

[@heatherruth6734]

It sounds to me like both sides hold truth. She may be in a negative or controlling situation with her family, and their disapproval of her life choices, while at the same time she is in a controlling situation (whether or not she believes she is) with her management team and their affiliates. Both things can be true.

[@pixvl3540]

I feel like Miranda has a choice to do what she wants and can choose how to live her life, but I feel bad that she never attended her grandfather's funeral. (I'm only 11 minutes in so I might have a few mistakes on what I said.)

[@saratronus]

I can't imagine not being able to go to a family's funeral because I'm afraid of being forcefully trapped by my family.

[@delicateBruise]

He could have been a secret abuser, who knows..

[@lunav9827]

I actually think the opposite I do truly think these management companies are taking advantage of these striving people. They can do whatever they want but there’s more than one case

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

Why did the parents and sister go live in tik tok to discuss their family problems? Weird!

[@shondaet]

I think so too. But I think it's a "social media" thing. People put EVERYTHING on social media.

[@hnichole]

I definitely see how this could go either way, I guess the only thing that doesn't really add up is how Miranda acknowledges she was always close with her sister, so I could see wanting to cut her parents out of her life if they disagreed with her choices to the extent Miranda said they did, but to kind of abruptly break off her relationship with her sister over disagreements with the TikTok account and not invite her to her WEDDING definitely seems weird. You would think she would just make the decision to go solo, like she did, but I don't see why she would cut Melanie out entirely over it. At the end of the day, though, they're the only ones who really know what happened. I usually have strong opinions about stories but this one truly could go either way.

[@kirpdeb]

They were business partners with sponsorship deals. Miranda told her that she wanted it to be a more equal partnership and have more input and decision making ability. Miranda said that her sister did not share any of the money they made from sponsoring merchandise on their social media accounts.

[@aurora6920]

why did miranda and her boyfriend also cut off all ties with their own friends and didn't invite them to the wedding? it wasn't just the family, and no records of the wedding has been found.

[@aromaladyellie]

@@user-AAAA978 I think they just have a common law marriage but had a ceremony for it.

[@AisforAlibi1]

Honestly, why do people feel the need to go public on social media to discuss the family laundry? I don't know of a single case of anyone doing this that has had a positive result. It just causes more division and hostility.

[@Emilyz1337]

It's always the people with loving supportive families who are the first to judge anyone who cuts off their relatives. Please understand not everyone's home life was as bright as yours 👍

[@ambermae4594]

Ugh. I loved their TikTok page. They are actually one of the reasons I continued my journey on the app. Sad to see them so torn apart. Hope they can reconcile 💔

[@flyingmomlaura8723]

Miranda posted that they are working it out off social media.

[@mimikuyiawia8809]

If it was just the parents making these allegations and no one else then i would give the side eye . But TO MANY ppl are coming out to say they changed and dont talk or chill with anyone but other members of 7M so yea the family is concerned as they should be .

[@Dergie25]

This right here. A few people left bc of all the allegations against that church

[@Cristallynn]

What if family is just racist ? And she’s distancing from them

[@urielcobo-cuisana2316]

Probably

[@sarhahillsburg5142]

What I was thinking. Wouldn't be a surprise

[@vestikes]

That's what they r saying is the reason they aren't in contact with her parents

[@sirdidymus24]

Oh IMHO this is absolutely the biggest reason why they went low contact from her family. Guarantee it.

[@JC-bs3il]

Yeah, I feel like they may be undecover racist. She clearly loves her husband and realized how toxic they are

[@fabipivete]

some families can be really controlling and they kinda seem to be stalking her, she looks beautiful and healthy, does not seem like someone who needs help other than to stop being harrased

[@KSGirlie]

Why does this situation give me Britney Spears and her family trying to control every aspect of her life vibes. It's like they are trying to make Miranda seem irrational, easily influenced/manipulated, and unable to make good choices for herself..

[@Justyoureaverageeverydaytroll]

I think anyone that doesn’t go to their favorite and beloved grandparents funeral and doesn’t invite their “super close” family member to their wedding … has issues …

[@Dragonlight_labs]

@Heidi Schaer so I'm gonna go with you missed the part where her parents didn't like her decision and came to California...physically trying to restrain her and stealing her possessions. I'm also going to gather that you don't understand how your rights work. That's a 25 yr old adult. Which means....that's false imprisonment and theft. You don't have to like what other people are doing....but you can't force your choices on them. I mean, you can....if you wanna get arrested.

[@gatorfaye]

I don't know why but the Wilkings live just sounded weird to me.. like they were making themselves out to be a "perfect family", which they may have been, but it kind of gives me the creeps the way they spoke about it. On the other hand, if the older sister is choosing not to speak with her family that is her choice. My younger sisters and I don't always speak to each other let alone our parents every day, granted we do wish a happy mothers/father/new year/Thanksgiving/merry Christmas. But if she is choosing to live her life she should be allowed to do so. I don't know, just my opinion 🤷‍♀️

[@kingoverseas9052]

So, a woman chose to expand her horizons, the close nit family, rather than supporting her, simply couldn't accept that, and appealed to the court of public opinion with a fabricated, half cut story in order to force her back into their arms. Disgusting. They are fortunate she even wants to make time for them at all.

[@debbiemartin6976]

This is ridiculous they wanted different things and Miranda Just wanted to have her own life nothing more! She fell in love and wanted her own life.. families drift apart all the time!

[@susanalbaugh970]

I agree.

[@loveydovey89]

Yes, that's what it seems like to me too.

[@Snipewoods69]

Miranda is so adorable and James is handsome. Seems to me she wants her own identity and self-control. I enjoy their dancing and chemistry together. Miranda is coming into her own. ROCK ON BEAUTIFUL GIRL!

[@YandereDay]

I was with the family until I learned she was 25. Their reaction is normal for a 15 year old. It is very weird to expect your 25 year old to live with her sister and parents forever and not want marraige, not have her own account, and have a "dream life" at home with mom and dad. Also how they emphasize that nothing was wrong. The healthiest families fight, the healthy part is knowing how to resolve it. I imagine she had a VERY enmeshed life until now. And it would be normal for someone to go from one controlling situation straight into another.

[@Elhastezy888]

Exactly what I just said!! From one toxic environment to another, hope she's okay in the end

[@yahainHotPink]

Miranda looks gorgeous as a blonde!! Liked her darker hair too.

[@Bubbles_Art]

This is so sad, let her do whatever she wants.

[@nycoleleon713]

They’re genuinely concerned. She was so family oriented and all of a sudden she’s not? She blocks her entire family and then misses her grandfather’s funeral? It seems odd.

[@BrandyG13N8tive]

I hope Miranda is okay & I'm so sorry for what you guys are going through.

[@Kenzirs]

I'm a firm believer that family should be kept at a certain distance; blood relation doesn't mean squat. The boyfriend said it perfectly, they are way too close. People are allowed to change, especially someone so young, and it seems the family just can't accept that. Add to that, their "issue" with her boyfriend that I'm totally sure is definitely not race related, who wouldn't feel like distancing themselves? Still, I'm sure there's more going on behind the scenes we aren't privy to.

[@TheGrmany69]

T

[@nitarose44]

I have no idea who these people are, nor do I know who is being honest, but they're proving how toxic putting your life on social media truly is.

[@salenebrom6476]

It really just looks like she was tired of being an extension of her sister

[@laurafabianmarrero8614]

Yes Like she looks like she wants to have privacy and do her own thing.

[@HelloKitty-pe4ho]

@@laurafabianmarrero8614 Exactly!

[@LorraineBeleny-mc3px]

I agree!

[@Af0restp3rson]

Cults are so normal nowadays specially in California. Influencers are easy targets for cults here.

[@androsforever500]

Having lived through a family member being brainwashed and miraculously surviving the ordeal (after having everything she owned taken from her) I can see the same exact methods being used on Miranda. Separate from family and friends that may oppose the cult's views is brainwashing 101. The same reactions coming from her as from what I personally experienced with the victim in my own family.

[@prettyinpurp]

Wow well done SPILL! This is crazy, didnt know any of this…

[@mariainman3618]

this is so scary. I've been following Miranda for probably a year now through her dancing and I love her, but when I heard this story and now other people are coming forward, it makes me very very sad from Miranda…… People who are in Cults are brainwashed so they don't know they are in cults..... I hope somewhere down the road in the long run. Somebody does rescue her or something does trigger in her mind that something isn't right with her organization and I hope she gets out.❤❤❤❤

[@queenwizzard1853]

Idk man her family is giving weird vibes…..

[@ContessaTessa]

She's a grown woman leave her alone

[@jessiegordon4734]

the entitlement the family has is crazy, she does NOT have to do anything, she does NOT have to talk to them, she does NOT have to give them any explanation. i had no idea who any of these people were until this video but i definitely agree with Miranda 👍🏼

[@alec6125]

Idk I feel like both sides could be true. 7M brainwashing & toxic family haha

[@xTwilightWolvesx]

Personal experience tells me that Miranda did likely tell them, but they did not listen. I’m sure my own abusive family would come up with a story like theirs to try and reign me back in.

[@yaniismithxo]

Wow I’ve watched a lot of their videos and thought “wow…dancers happily sharing their gift with the world!!!” I think it’s scary to know people could possibly be in harms way and it would not be apparent at all. I pray for all who are involved!!!

[@rumisyed5356]

why is Mel hogging the camera and not letting her parents contribute. these 3 people look dodgy !!

[@LadyEllesmere]

Blood isn't always family. But I'm getting bad vibes with both the family and the group. Like harassing someone won't get you reunited.....

[@anthonybrowne3942]

This is a grown woman who has changed since she was a teenager as everyone does. She is married and has her own life to live that is different from her families. The family has to realize she is no longer a child living under their roof.

[@vibeladiesnight]

This is so BIZARRE! how could a family that is so close be involved in this mess!

[@indiashante1560]

IDK what the real issue about this family but I will say this, that blonde bob looks amazing on Miranda.

[@_HanaPanda]

I mean, I’m on the side of the family here, for now anyway. there’s not enough information out there to say which is true. But the fact that the friends all say that BDash never used to be the way he is now, rings serious alarm bells to me. The fact the sisters were so close and then suddenly Miranda dropped communication at the same time BDash changed as well and they both joined 7M shows that this group is controlling them in some way shape or form.

[@danhayes1342]

Clutching tissues but no tears their eye make up is perfect???

[@dontmakemeslapyouinthethro3005]

That's the nice thing about being an adult,. You get to CHOOSE who you want your family to be.,