Originally submitted in the ESK Forums I’ve decided to write my story with precious few omissions, from A-Z about my time as a Scientologist. In order for some to understand how I got in, and how I got so far involved, I must give a little background information (keeping my identity as hidden as I can, I’m sure OSA will figure it out), so you can understand. Bare with me for a few—- I grew up with a very devote Catholic mother...

Originally submitted in the ESK Forums When I was thirteen, my aunt was looking for another private school to send my sister and me to. She sent us to a psychiatrist who specialized in interviewing kids and recommending private schools for them. The psychiatrist recommended The Delphian School in Sheridan, Oregon for a summer program. On March 16, 1995, my aunt, her husband, my sister and I drove down to Sheridan. The next day, we drove up to...

Where it all Began My parents where both Scientologists since before I was born. My sister and I had a fairly normal upbringing and while Scientology and the teachings of LRH where never forced on us, they where always there in the background and I saw it simply as a normal part of life. My parents had their own woodwork business, and where always hard working. While we were never poor, my parents rarely spent money on luxuries, going out or...

Originally posted on OCMB here Dear Karin [Pouw, spokesperson for official Scientology], I could not resist the opportunity to write you this letter having read your official rebuttal regarding the Tom Cruise biography.I have been involved in the Church of Scientology since birth. David Miscavige as you well know is my father’s brother, making him my uncle.In fact you and I actually know each other although not very well. I cannot...

Disclaimers Facts: Names are altered. Identifying places, dates and time spans are altered. This aside it is all truth. Those who have dealt with scientology or are aware of the “fair game” policy will understand the need for this obscurity. Language: I don’t do scientology jargon, thus all scientology terms have quotes around them as they are not normal English; words can be the same but carry different meanings and...

I would like to congratulate Jenna Miscavige Hill, Kendra Wiseman, Astra Woodcraft and the many others who have spoken out on the Ex-Scientology Kids website regarding their experiences growing up in Scientology and the Sea Organization. I feel it is very important for people to be honestly informed as, no matter how much the glossy church promotion tells you to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, behind the curtain is an entirely...