MARIAH Carey’s sister has revealed her traumatic childhood in which she was taken to terrifying “Satanic” ceremonies by a close family member and sexually abused.

In an exclusive interview with Sun Online, Alison Carey, 56, told how a close family member used to take her to occult gatherings in the early hours of the morning where she was abused by cloaked worshippers.

8 Alison Carey said she was taken to terrifying occult meetings as a young child Credit: John Chapple for Sun Online

Although Alison never saw Mariah, now 48, at the gatherings she fears she may have been a victim too - after their brother Morgan also confirmed he was taken to the occult group as a child.

Alison, who is currently struggling to survive on food stamps in a small apartment in upstate New York, said that the family member who led the cult threatened to hurt Mariah if Alison ever told anyone what was going on.

“It sounds hard to believe and I have so many memories I wish I never had,” she said.

“A close family member used to wake me up just before 2am and take me to an old hall that looked like a castle, which was a short walk from the church we used to attend in Huntington, New York.

“The place is still there I could show you exactly where it is.

8 Alison lives in a small apartment in this complex in Kingston, New York Credit: John Chapple for Sun Online

“The ceremonies or rituals were always between 2am and 4am and they weren’t every week as far as I can remember - just certain dates.

“Everyone would wear long robes with black hoods and walk in twos across to this place.

“Inside they would start the rituals and they would be chanting in another language - I think Latin.

8 Mariah and Alison have been estranged for several years Credit: Getty Images - Getty

“I never understood what was going on - I remember there was some kind of a table or altar and they would chant and every one would stand in a circle. There would be around 20 people there - including children."

Alison, who bears a striking resemblance to her famous younger sister, claims that she was sexually abused at the meetings.

“Then terrible things would happen - things that a child should never see," she said.

“I was sexually abused there. They told me that if I didn’t do what they told me or if I told them what was going on they would harm Mariah.

8 Alison said she is still traumatised about her experiences as a child Credit: John Chapple for Sun Online

“Imagine being told that as a child? Of course I went along with what they said.

“I think I was about six when I first remember going there and it went on for a few years.

“I never heard them say the word Satan but the whole thing was so evil, so wrong - I’m sure they were Satan worshippers.

“It was terrifying - something that has stayed with me my whole life.

“I don’t remember ever seeing Mariah because she was a lot younger than me but that’s not to say she wasn’t there. It's impossible to say."

Another time, Alison, who has been estranged from her superstar singer sister for several years, had to climb out of a window with three-year-old Mariah after another family member tried to burn their house down.

8 Pop star Mariah is pictured with brother Morgan, who confirmed he was also taken to occult gatherings Credit: The Sun

She revealed how she used to hide young Mariah in closets and cupboards when the family member went on the rampage chasing her with a knife.

“I used to hide Mariah in a closet or some place like that I thought she would be safe," she said.

“One time he started pouring gasoline all down the hallway and outside of the door and threatened to light it on fire.

“I grabbed Mariah and climbed out of the window and ran across the street to a neighbour’s house for help.

“That was just one occasion but I suffered a tremendous amount of abuse throughout my childhood - I had things happened to me you don’t even want to imagine.”

Alison who has been living with HIV and battling drug addiction since her 20s has been clean for the past two years and is currently on a methadone programme.

8 Alison was attacked by an intruder with a baseball bat in 2016 Credit: John Chapple for Sun Online

Two years ago she was attacked in her home by an intruder with a baseball bat and had to have brain surgery.

Her injuries were so bad that family members even turned off her life support machine - but miraculously Alison pulled through.

Heartbreakingly neither Mariah or their mother Patricia visited Alison during the traumatic time - even though they were just 10 miles away, Alison claims.

At the time Morgan Carey branded Mariah an "evil witch" for abandoning their dying sister.

Alison has had no relationship with her pop star sister for several years - and has no way of getting hold of her.

Yet the siblings were close as children - and Mariah even dedicated her first album to Alison, writing “This album is dedicated to my sister - keep shining.”

8 Alison claims sister Mariah, pictured with brother Morgan, didn't come to visit her as she lay dying following an attack by an intruder at her home Credit: GettyImages

Alison says she is heartbroken that they no longer speak - but said she doesn’t want any money from her - just a chance at having a relationship again.

“It’s funny because the things that I think people would expect me to say to Mariah - those aren't the things that I would say,” she said.

“I wouldn't be begging her for money or clothes or food.

“It just hasn't been my experience that she would help me with those things and that's not what I would want to bring up with her.

8 Alison says she wants nothing from her sister but to mend their relationship Credit: John Chapple for Sun Online

“What I would want to tell her is: ‘Mariah, I know that you've gone through a tremendous amount of pain and difficulty.

“‘I know sometimes you feel as though what you're remembering didn't really happen, you know?

“‘I just want you to know that if there was ever any way that you needed help from me, just pick up the phone and call me and I'll always be there for you.

“‘I know that you don’t want to hear any of the things that I have to say, but I get the sense that you're really going through a lot in your head and you might wonder why you're doing some of the things that you're doing.

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“‘I understand why even you don’t and I would help you - if you'll let me.’”

Representatives for Mariah Carey declined to comment when contacted by Sun Online.

Morgan Carey confirmed he and Alison had been taken to occult gatherings as a child but declined to comment further.