Hello Everyone,
I thought I'd introduce myself and show support for the group.
I was in for over 30 years, a Class IV auditor, all L's and on new OTVII for over 6 years. I have been out for a little over a year, and not necessarily quiet, but quietly removing all ties that could have a negative impact once I started becoming vocal.
My wife is also fully out, as well as my children, who formerly were very active. I have also helped a series of others get out and see the truth.
I wanted to let everyone know that from my local area, it is very interesting to watch the disintegration of the church. Most OT 8 are disaffected, the local Org is empty and the viewpoints of those in are being stratified clearly into two camps: the irrational and those who are "Ex's.
The irrational will go down with the ship. NOTHING will change their minds. They are lost. I'm sorry to say that I have some family members in that camp. Regardless of what proof is shown, if you show them that the sky is blue, they will pull some data that "Ron Says" it is red.
The other camp has no choice to leave, but many times it is a matter of timing. I hate to say how many OT's I know that won't speak out for fear of losing family members that are on staff or have been recruited into the Sea Org. (Just a thought, one thing that hasn't been focused on as much as maybe it should be is focus on the children who get recruited. I've witnessed recruit cycles that threaten parents to a level that is unbelievable).
Anyway, I just wanted to say HI and I'll try to contribute more often here.
Any questions, don't hesitate to let me know.
I thought I'd introduce myself and show support for the group.
I was in for over 30 years, a Class IV auditor, all L's and on new OTVII for over 6 years. I have been out for a little over a year, and not necessarily quiet, but quietly removing all ties that could have a negative impact once I started becoming vocal.
My wife is also fully out, as well as my children, who formerly were very active. I have also helped a series of others get out and see the truth.
I wanted to let everyone know that from my local area, it is very interesting to watch the disintegration of the church. Most OT 8 are disaffected, the local Org is empty and the viewpoints of those in are being stratified clearly into two camps: the irrational and those who are "Ex's.
The irrational will go down with the ship. NOTHING will change their minds. They are lost. I'm sorry to say that I have some family members in that camp. Regardless of what proof is shown, if you show them that the sky is blue, they will pull some data that "Ron Says" it is red.
The other camp has no choice to leave, but many times it is a matter of timing. I hate to say how many OT's I know that won't speak out for fear of losing family members that are on staff or have been recruited into the Sea Org. (Just a thought, one thing that hasn't been focused on as much as maybe it should be is focus on the children who get recruited. I've witnessed recruit cycles that threaten parents to a level that is unbelievable).
Anyway, I just wanted to say HI and I'll try to contribute more often here.
Any questions, don't hesitate to let me know.
DD7
Very happy to see you on this board and looking forward to hearing more about some of the things that you experienced and what caused you to leave.
