Wrote a bestselling book about working @ Scientology International HQ for 15 years. Catch me on Netflix, X, YouTube & wherever you listen to podcasts.
Joined May 2009
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Jun 12
He raised my credit limit to $25,000. The promise? More capability, more money. But how many Scientologists are truly thriving? We'd guess 85-95% are over-leveraged, chasing Scientology's solution with debt. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 12
Scientology Staff meant signing a 5-year contract and sleeping on couches. With no business or money, I had to work there. My parents weren't there to help. It was a hard lesson in knowing who when to trust your gut and get out. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 11
Scientology calls it a 'ruin,' but it might just be a form of manipulation to make you feel you need the Cult's programing. Dispite the fact that no one is perfect, scientology needs you to feel weak or broken so you reach. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 11
Writing for Scientology's leader meant constant scrutiny and impossible demands. Every word was recorded, dissected, and had to be perfect, leading to sleepless nights and extreme pressure to meet his orders. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 10
In 1987, Anne was offered a choice: pay for auditing services in chunks or spend $25,000 on a credit card to get the "Clear Package" up front. Before she knew it, scientology staff maxed her credit cards and pressured her in. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 10
Anne underwent a 5-hour daily sauna routine and took massive doses of niacin as part of the Purification Rundown. Looking back, we should all question L. Ron Hubbard's lack of credentials for this, and other extreme cult programs. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 9
Ever wondered what goes into Scientology auditing? It involves a detailed life history, including everything they can use against you later. You're then interrogated on a meter to force anything left out. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 9
Lost in financial struggles, drugs, and an affair, but found a path to never feel that way again. The unexpected help that changed everything for Anne. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq #MentalHealthJourney #FindingHope #scientologycult #NewBeginnings
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Jun 8
Recalling the first meeting in 1993, the memories are incredibly vivid. Anne stood out like a colorful, rambunctious soul in a challenging environment. Even courses that felt like a waste of time led to unforgettable friendships. Video here: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 8
They tried to break her, especially Miscavige, but she's still here. She dreamed of meeting Miscavige, yet when she did he looked dull, angry and smaller than I imagined. Full video: bit.ly/4ocPEwq
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Jun 5
Speaking out against Scientology was terrifying, but also incredibly liberating. Reclaiming agency and sharing experiences, good and bad, is a crucial part of recovery. Full video: bit.ly/49kCasr
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Jun 5
The silence of indoctrination can stop you from seeking help. Growing up in a cult led to anxiety and hypervigilance. It took Jane until her 40s to confront the shame and begin to heal. Full video: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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Jun 4
Emerging from controlling groups requires immense strength. This survivor shares their journey, highlighting a powerful survival instinct and unwavering family love. A testament to resilience. Full video: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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Jun 4
Experiencing isolation and shame, especially when unsupported by institutions meant to help. Learning that shame can be a survival instinct, keeping us within the bounds of a community, and how cults exploit this. Full video: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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Jun 3
Raised in a system where women had no voice, she found inspiration in her mother's career dedicated to empowering women. Witnessing parallels to Cult documentaries, the fight for equality felt deeply personal. Full video: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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Jun 3
Hypervigilance is a common thread among cult survivors, affecting how they perceive new people and interactions. This intense watchfulness can stem from childhood experiences with parental mental health. Full video: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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Jun 3
Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing—every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/1c0abc13a
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Jun 2
Coming out of difficult experiences like cults, your mind isn't the only part that needs healing. Trauma can cause physical change that is just as painful as how you feel, affecting everything. Leaving could end up saving your life. Full video: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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Jun 2
Continuing our series on cult survivors, Claire talks with Jane, who was born into and a member of the New Life Center Church. Don't Miss It! Full video here: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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Jun 1
One woman's courageous stand for equality in the church revealed a stark reality: women were silenced, especially during domestic violence. Her plea for support and a voice was met with harsh dismissal. Full video here: bit.ly/4akgWLs
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