Wow, great job summing up the reality of MLMs. Yup, been there done that and I will never go there again. It took several times over many years, somehow always thinking there was a reason why this one or that one might actually work… duh…

You’re so right about how toxic and abusive it is. In a romantic relationship they’d probably call it gaslighting. Making you believe there’s something wrong with you for thinking it’s bad, or for feeling like you want out. What the hell is wrong with you? Can’t you see how amazing it is?? You’re nuts if you want to leave! Blah blah blah.

Great article. Thank you!!!!!!