‘Are Side Pieces the Modern Ghostbusters?’: Chelsea Smallwood Defends Cheating as ‘Demon Relief’

Chelsea Smallwood, the controversial figure who shamelessly profits from infidelity, remains undeterred by ongoing legal issues. Despite facing a lawsuit, she continues to disseminate her views on cheating, controversially claiming that it can act as a “conduit”for what she describes as “demon relief.”

Smallwood gained widespread attention on TikTok with her video titled, “Things your husband did while he was in an affair with me.”In this clip, she jubilantly danced while enumerating her affair experiences, appealing to a large following interested in her take on infidelity. She later transformed her notoriety into a business, founding The Other Woman and the Wife LLC. This venture includes a podcast, online communities for those engaged in cheating, and questionable “infidelity coaching,”despite her lack of formal qualifications. Recently, Smallwood, along with her business partner Olivia Nicodeumos, was sued over serious allegations of harassment against a betrayed spouse.

Chelsea Smallwood’s Disturbing Claims on Cheating

In her lawsuit, Kristen Jacobs alleges that Smallwood and Nicodeumos engaged in harassing behaviors, including sharing her full name, publicly reading her private text messages on TikTok, posting images of her and her minor children for ridicule, and even attempting to contact Jacobs’ therapist. While Smallwood has denied these allegations and taken down her original TikTok account—likely to erase incriminating evidence—she quickly resurfaced with a new account, persistently promoting her controversial perspectives on infidelity.

The Notion of “Demon Relief”Through Infidelity

Unsurprisingly, Smallwood’s provocative statements are becoming increasingly eccentric. Recently, she suggested that infidelity may lead to significant personal growth if approached thoughtfully. In a particularly bewildering video, she claimed that cheating could serve as a “doorway” to “profound personal growth” supported by appropriate guidance. She further elaborated, asserting that cheating can help individuals explore hurt and frustrations, positing it as a vehicle for “demon relief.”

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However, Smallwood’s vague concept of “demon relief”raises more questions than it answers. While she exalts cheating as a form of “liberation,” her assertions have come under scrutiny. Content creator The Dadvocate expressed skepticism, humorously questioning if cheating was now viewed as a new form of exorcism. “Are side pieces the new Ghostbusters?” she quipped, highlighting the absurdity of Smallwood’s claims.

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On a more contemplative note, Dadvocate identifies a pattern in Smallwood’s use of terms such as “rebirth” and “enlightenment.” This choice of language suggests that she is delving into a spiritual or metaphysical realm instead of engaging with the practical implications of infidelity. Smallwood’s attempts to rebrand affairs as “complicated connections” and describe cheating as a spiritual experience raise eyebrows, with some observers likening her rhetoric to that of a cult leader.

It is important to acknowledge that while some of Smallwood’s positions reflect a nuanced understanding of infidelity, her portrayal of cheating as a catalyst for spiritual awakening is extreme. The reality is that cheating stems from various motivations, many of which are not reflective of self-discovery, but rather selfishness or manipulative behavior. In cases where individuals cheat out of narcissism or emotional abuse, the idea of spiritual enlightenment is misplaced. These behaviors often perpetuate cycles of pain rather than facilitate healing.

Looking ahead, those influenced by Smallwood’s rhetoric about self-discovery through infidelity may find themselves disillusioned. The reality of their actions may lead to the destruction of relationships without any of the promised enlightenment or growth.

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