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Mack Details NXIVM Trauma, Calls Raniere 'Evil Man'
18 Nov
Summary
- Allison Mack calls NXIVM leader Keith Raniere an evil man.
- Mack is still processing her dual role as victim and perpetrator.
- She details extreme hunger and physical hardship during NXIVM.

Former NXIVM member Allison Mack has recently spoken out about her experiences, calling the cult's leader, Keith Raniere, an "evil man" who is "good that he's not around." Mack, who was a recruiter for the group, is still grappling with the full impact of Raniere's actions and her own role within the organization. She shared that the first time she felt true sadness about her ordeal was during the process of creating her own podcast series detailing her NXIVM journey.
Mack described the extreme hardships she faced while adhering to NXIVM's demands, including severe dietary restrictions that led to constant hunger. She recounted chewing excessive amounts of cinnamon gum to cope with this hunger, resulting in raw mouth sores. These experiences are part of her ongoing effort to understand and heal from her time in the group, acknowledging the complex nature of being both a victim and a perpetrator.
Having been released from prison in July 2023 after serving 21 months, Mack has dedicated the past two years to processing her trauma and reclaiming a sense of safety. She is now actively sharing her story through her podcast, "Allison Mack After NXIVIM," aiming to shed light on the harrowing realities of the NXIVM cult and her personal journey toward recovery and self-understanding.




