I can say with no doubt it was ESMB wot fixed me.
A handful of people untangled my quagmire of a story and clearly pointed out the gaslighting that occurred in my situation.
Something I could not see at all even after decades of pondering it.
I didn’t even give all the facts, really just a broad overview. It’s as if they knew the underpinnings so well, they weren’t really needed.
And damned if the truth actually did set me free.
I’ve grown to love so many people on this board from reading their stories. Too many to name.
I will never ever ever forget talking to David Mayo, especially considering how much time I spent in ethics defending him, even though I had no earthly idea what was happening behind the scenes.
And Alan who knew just a little bit about Dean Stokes, ha understatement there. Since, I’d had my battles with him also, again with complete blinders on.
And Scooter, you’d be surprised how often I think of you and how deeply your story touched me. My god the stories. They’re pure gold.
I never had the courage to tell mine. I had to admit I just didn’t have it in me. I am so grateful to those who did.
What a relief in the end to realize my story HAD been told, many times... with just different characters and locations.
Emma what you’ve done here is a work of art on a grand scale. I will never forget it.
This is shocking news first thing in the morning, but I’m glad you’re moving on.
I’ve withdrawn from the internet considerably (it just ain’t what it used to be) and sensibly retreated back into art and books.
I also have a 3 year old grandson now and I am newly inspired by him. After all, he is one of the best ones ever made
Perhaps he has some dark Scientology legacy in his family history, ultimately its meaningless. They can’t touch that.
And you’re high on the list of people who created the medium to clear this old granny’s head of god only knows what nonsense I may have taught him.
I’m indebted and very thankful.