Your blog was a great find! Your articles on "accidentally" espousing Buddhism, unexpected kundalini awakening (hi, I'm a fellow practical person who doesn't like too much mysticism lol) and experiences with well-meaning communities-turned-cults is straight out of my recurring thoughts. We seem to have super similar experiences! Even the narcissistic guru AND some specifics about him which make me wonder if it's the same guy lol (but it isn't, I know. It goes to show how common is the problem). Luckily I'm based overseas in Europe. I can't imagine what it's like to be involved in that kind of experiece in person!