I was involved in Scientology for about 4 years over 20 years ago. The last year I was in the Sea Org in LA before I escaped. This is based on my own writings from about a year after I left. The SO is a very intense place and I am still haunted by many bad memories. I want to write about the children raised in Scientology, especially the Sea Org when I was there. First some background. You probably know this stuff all too well. In Scientology,...

My name is Angie and this is my account of my schooling in a Scientologist household. My reading problem was not addressed in the beginning and I think that played a major role in me being so behind in school all my life. I was born into a Scientologist family. I can remember from a very young age having trouble reading and comprehending very basic phonics. But learning disabilities don’t exist in the eyes of Scientologists and I must have...

Thanks for your website. You’ve helped me on my journey out of Scientology. My journey into the church began when I visited a small org. I was quickly signed up for my first Div 6 course. I found this and other courses very helpful, recommended them to friends, and wanted more. Since I didn’t have the money for more expensive services, I was invited to join staff. I was promised the Purification Rundown and auditing. The reg...

Growing up, all of us grandkids became very good friends with our Grandma’s best friend Amanda, so much so that we even called her “Grandma Amanda”. But why, I asked myself? Didn’t “Grandma Amanda” have family of her own? Turns out that “Grandma Amanda” did have a family, yet never spent time with them. Amanda’s husband died at a young age, so she had to raise their only daughter alone on a...

I was about 13 years old when my parents’ marriage seemed to be falling apart. A friend talked with them about Scientology. One day, one of my parents left home, then returned after being away for weeks. Then almost immediately after that parent’s return, the other parent left and did not return until months later. It was a very confusing time. My siblings and I did our best to maintain a normal schedule with school, homework, chores, etc....

I was born into Scientology. I’ve organized my story into blocks of time that represent different aspects of my experience. It feels impossible to write my entire story down – so I will limit it to my strongest memories. 1-5 Years Old My mother found Scientology in her early 20s. She came from an extremely dysfunctional family and the Church promised to make her a better person and fulfilled her desire to help other people. They became her...