India Oxenberg, who was involved in the NXIVM cult, is expecting a baby girl with her husband. Reflecting on her own experiences, she feels an additional pressure to protect her daughter, especially considering the things she has gone through in the past. Oxenberg was recruited into the secret society “DOS” and groomed to be a sexual partner of NXIVM’s founder, Keith Raniere, who was later sentenced to 120 years in prison for various charges.
As she prepares to become a mother, India is grateful for her mother’s efforts to convince her to leave NXIVM. She hopes to be there for her daughter in a way that allows her to feel comfortable coming to her with anything. Despite sharing her story with the world through her book and docuseries, she plans to be cautious about sharing the details with her daughter until she is older, wanting her to feel strong and able to come to her with any questions.
India left NXIVM in 2018 and began dating her husband shortly afterward. She believes that part of her journey outside the cult was learning to trust herself and have a healthy relationship. The couple got engaged in 2019 before tying the knot and announcing their pregnancy last month. India believes her husband will make a great father to their daughter, despite his “macho” interests like hunting and fishing, noting that he also has a sensitive side.
Overall, India is mindful of the responsibilities of raising a daughter and wants to ensure that she feels protected and strong. Despite her traumatic past in NXIVM, she is focused on moving forward with her family and creating a happy and healthy environment for her child. With her husband by her side, India is optimistic about the future and the journey of motherhood ahead. She plans to be open and honest with her daughter but in a way that allows her to approach the subject when she is ready.
