MLM tearing my family apart
About 2 years ago my sister decided to join a certain MLM company that sells “Health” products. My initial reaction was “Hmm sounds sketchy but whatever you do you and I’ll do me”. She claims it’s not MLM and she’s helping people “Live healthier lives” and be “financially independent”
Over these two years I’ve seen this MLM shit really take over her life. Her social media posts are filled with ads about their products and recruiting others to join. She even gave up her job and has gotten so many of my cousins, aunts and uncles to join as well.
I literally cannot escape, every family gathering they will talk about it, every social media post on my feed will be about them promoting their products.
When it all first started she asked me to come join her and I declined, however recently she’s becoming more and more pushy to the point where she told me that if I didn’t sign up she’ll cut ties with me because it shows that I’m not supportive of her.
We had an argument recently when I told her that her entire MLM company is more like a cult, with her “If you’re not with me you’re against me” I just find the whole organisation and it’s members to be really cringe.
They recently organised a huge gala dinner to celebrate their members “achievements” which to me just looks and sounds like the company pandering to their member’s desire for gratification and recognition.
A psychological ploy so members feel they’re important so they will go out and recruit more people, sell more products and eventually make more money for the people sitting way up high in the pyramid.
What would do you if you were in my shoes? I’m tired of arguing with her trying to get her to see my point of view. I’ve blocked all of my relatives who are a part of this MLM crap and now I feel alone.
Am I wrong for blocking out relatives who are so pushy just because I don’t want to be part of their MLM nonsense?