About

Out of the Void is an independent oral history project brought to you by author J.J. Anselmi. In their own words, people share stories of what pulled them into reality-altering belief systems—and how they eventually found their way out.

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A note on anonymity

Some people who share their story with Out of the Void want to keep their identities anonymous for various reasons. Out of the Void honors that and uses pseudonyms when applicable.

Why oral history?

The oral history form allows people to speak for themselves with minimal editorial influence. In an age when virtually every publication kneels at the altar of spin, Out of the Void is dedicated to letting people tell their own stories. Each interview is edited for grammatical clarity and occasionally for timeline clarity—but the truth of people's voices and experiences is carefully conserved.

No AI, no bullshit

Out of respect and appreciation, all interviews for Out of the Void are manually transcribed to maintain the authenticity and humanity of each speaker's voice.