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We catch up with our community after a busy summer filled with family adventures, travel, and major progress with the Aftermath Foundation. Our oldest son graduated high school in May, our middle son is now a junior, and our youngest just started middle school – milestones that feel particularly meaningful given our own disrupted educations in Scientology.

• Sharing photos from our summer travel including Portland, Las Vegas, and Denver
• Updates on the Aftermath Foundation's approval for a second year in the Combined Federal Campaign
• Development of a dedicated law enforcement crisis line for potential Scientology victims
• Claire's upcoming series "Life After Scientology" focusing on recovery resources and experiences
• Plans for a second series about kids in cults and the lasting impact of childhood indoctrination
• Discussion about Tom Cruise's involvement with Scientology and its bizarre alien beliefs
• Insights on Delphi schools as Scientology's educational indoctrination system
• Information about Serge Obolensky's progress and achievements since leaving Scientology

The SP Shop still has Davy dolls available while supplies last – all proceeds benefit the Aftermath Foundation. Visit aftermathfoundation.org to sign up for our upcoming newsletter and blownforgood.com to send us your photos of orgs or merchandise.

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Marc and Claire Headley host an impromptu Q&A session addressing audience questions about their experiences in Scientology's Sea Organization and life after leaving the cult.

• Marc shares the infamous "Theta Potato" story about Scientologists using "postulates" to disable a parking enforcement officer's vehicle
• Claire reveals she was removed from her position and put in "the hole" for refusing to divorce Marc at David Miscavige's insistence
• Discussion of Miscavige's abusive leadership style and creation of "Pie Face" badges to humiliate staff members
• Explanation of how Scientology financially exploits members by charging full retail prices for items that cost pennies to produce
• Details about the Freewinds ship being a financial burden that has never been profitable
• Information about how police corruption investigations regarding Scientology are underway
• Personal reflections on adjusting to normal life after escaping Scientology, with freedom of time and food choices being most surprising
• Clarification of how L. Ron Hubbard Way in Los Angeles was renamed through financial influence

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Four former high-ranking Scientology members reveal the complex, troubling story of Marty Rathbun – once David Miscavige's right-hand man who later became one of Scientology's most significant defectors before mysteriously returning to defend the organization.

• Marty Rathbun served as Inspector General of RTC and David Miscavige's primary enforcer despite escaping the Sea Org multiple times
• Marc Headley recounts being physically assaulted by Rathbun during an interrogation when he refused to confess to something he hadn't done
• After his final escape in 2004, Rathbun began speaking out against the church and created a blog that became a rallying point for the "Independent Scientology" movement
• The Rathbuns faced extreme harassment from Scientology's "Squirrel Busters" who monitored their home 24/7 with cameras and followed their every move
• Marty's wife Monique filed a promising harassment lawsuit against Scientology but inexplicably dismissed it, after which Marty began posting videos attacking former friends
• Despite his betrayal, the hosts express compassion for Rathbun, acknowledging his early contributions to exposing Scientology and the complex trauma that likely influenced his actions

If you or someone you know needs help leaving Scientology, contact The Aftermath Foundation at aftermathfoundation.org. You do not need to share your story publicly to receive assistance.

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Marc and Claire Headley expose the systematic financial scams Scientology perpetrates against its own members, revealing internal secrets from their combined 28 years at Scientology's International Headquarters.

• The "Bridge to Total Freedom" prominently displays OT levels 9-15, but these levels don't actually exist
• L. Ron Hubbard died after only completing materials up to OT8, yet Scientology continues selling the promise of these non-existent levels
• Scientology constantly moves the goalposts for releasing these levels (first all orgs reaching "St. Hill size," then becoming "Ideal Orgs")
• The L. Ron Hubbard Hall in Clearwater has been fundraised for over 20 years but never built, while donations generate investment returns
• Multiple Scientologists were told they exclusively funded the same architectural elements, like crosses on buildings
• The "Outer Org Trainee" program forces smaller Scientology organizations to send staff to Florida for "training" at exorbitant costs
• These staff members become cheap labor for Florida facilities and get poached for the Sea Organization
• The World Institute of Scientology Enterprises (WISE) prevents Scientologists from using the legal system for business disputes
• Reed Slatkin, a Scientology minister, ran a massive Ponzi scheme, primarily defrauding fellow Scientologists
• Scientology has perfected binding contracts that prevent members from seeking legal recourse for any harm experienced

If you've experienced financial fraud by Scientology, such as unauthorized credit card charges, contact the Aftermath Foundation through their website. Many victims have successfully recovered their money with proper assistance.

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Scientology infiltrates government by creating seemingly benign front groups and securing official proclamations that hide their connection to the controversial organization.

• Operation Snow White was Scientology's 1970s program to infiltrate government offices and remove damaging information about the organization
• 12 Scientology officials, including L. Ron Hubbard's wife, were imprisoned following FBI raids that uncovered their illegal activities
• After arrests, Scientology simply rebranded the Guardian's Office as the Office of Special Affairs without changing personnel or practices
• Modern Scientology uses front groups like The Way to Happiness, Narconon, and Dianetics to approach government officials without mentioning Scientology
• Brighton, Colorado mayor rescinded a Dianetics Day proclamation after learning it was connected to Scientology
• Scientology uses government proclamations both for external legitimacy and internal propaganda, showing them at events to convince members the organization is expanding
• Email campaigns to government officials deliberately avoid mentioning Scientology, focusing instead on mental health or community improvement
• Former Scientologists are developing resource kits for local officials to recognize and avoid unwitting endorsement of Scientology front groups
• Mother's Day is particularly difficult for former Scientologists whose families have disconnected from them under organization pressure

If you're facing disconnection or know someone trapped in Scientology, the Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation has resources to help, including a dedicated law enforcement crisis line.

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Claire Headley and Ian Rafalko delve into the disturbing similarities between the hit show Severance and their experiences in Scientology, highlighting how the series captures cult dynamics with eerie accuracy.

• The "innie" versus "outie" identity parallels the cult versus pre-cult personality split
• Corporate control structures in Severance mirror Scientology's hierarchical authority
• The "break room" procedure's similarity to Scientology conditioning techniques
• How both organizations create scripted responses to outside questioning
• The physical control tactics like white glove inspections and constant surveillance
• The complex and obstructed process of trying to leave both organizations
• Character analysis of Milchick as the conflicted middle-management enforcer
• Season two's evolving themes and deeper exploration of institutional control
• The disappearance of characters like Gemma paralleling real cult practices
• The psychological impact of watching these dynamics play out as former members

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Mike Rinder and Marc Headley dive into the current state of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs (OSA), revealing how the once-powerful intelligence arm is now struggling to keep up with mounting challenges and criticisms.

• OSA is Scientology's spy wing, previously known as the Guardian's Office which perpetrated the largest infiltration of the US government in history
• Many Guardian's Office members are still working in OSA today despite Scientology's claims they were removed
• Key legal figures like Kendrick Moxon (unindicted co-conspirator) still work as OSA's legal counsel
• Warren McShane, President of RTC, was previously intelligence head for Guardian's Office New York
• OSA currently has too many crises to effectively handle them all – Danny Masterson case, Switzerland legal failures, UK event planning issues
• The explosion of ex-members speaking out has increased "10x in six months"
• OSA surprisingly paid back Rosemary Chickwack's money without requiring a release or gag order
• David Miscavige's paranoia and management style causes high turnover and chaos within OSA
• Many OSA failures are directly caused by Miscavige's irrational demands and temper
• Former OSA executives note they can't possibly monitor all the SPTV content being created

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The Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation's billboard campaign is creating pathways to freedom for those trapped in Scientology, with 10 billboards placed strategically near Scientology buildings throughout Los Angeles.

• Billboards provide a crucial contact method for Sea Org members who have no phones, internet access, or resources
• Board members raised funds to maintain 10 billboards for a full year despite Scientology's attempts to block the campaign
• Over 100 people helped in 2024 through direct grants, mentorship, career counseling, and emergency housing assistance
• Foundation working with families of current members to provide support when loved ones are ready to escape
• Specific focus on elderly members who face exploitation, including fraudulent credit cards opened in their names
• Mental health services now offered in-person in LA with online therapy groups launching in June 2024
• Nearly 2,000 volunteers across 31 countries supporting the Foundation's outreach efforts
• Education grants helping former members access educational opportunities denied to them while in Scientology

Visit aftermathfoundation.org to volunteer, donate to the billboard campaign, or report Scientology abuses anonymously.

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Marc Headley, Mike Rinder, Claire Headley, and Christie Collbran discuss the upcoming Scientology IAS event at Saint Hill Manor in the UK, offering insider knowledge about the extravagant production and likely appearance of David Miscavige.

• Construction of a massive $300K+ tent at Saint Hill Manor indicates David Miscavige will attend the IAS event after four years of absence
• Discussion of the over-the-top, grandiose intros to IAS events featuring knights on horseback who are actually performers from Medieval Times
• Former executives explain how the Patron's Ball functions as a mandatory fundraising operation targeting wealthy Scientology donors
• Details shared about Scientology's "humanitarian" claims regarding their Way to Happiness booklets versus the actual fundraising motivation
• Upcoming protest at the IAS event organized by Apostate Alex expected to be the largest since Anonymous
• The team shares ghost stories, offers book giveaways, and announces their upcoming Aftermath Foundation fundraiser on November 4th
• Behind-the-scenes insights into event logistics, rehearsals, and how David Miscavige avoids seeing protesters when visiting Saint Hill

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Marc and Claire Headley reveal Scientology's Office of Special Affairs has renewed their harassment campaign by sending defamatory letters to Marc's business clients, attempting to damage his professional reputation with a 20-year-old photo.

• STAND League (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) sent nearly identical letters to those from February 2023
• The letter features a photo of Mack passed out on Hollywood Boulevard during his first birthday after escaping Scientology in 2005
• The photo was originally shared by Mark in 2012 to preempt a blackmail attempt by an OSA operative
• Scientology added new signatories to their letter, including Kathy Feshback and Jim Meskimen
• Some signatories identify themselves with unusual titles like "truth seeker," "truth wanter," and "champion of truth"
• Clients who received the letters forwarded them directly to Mark and Claire, calling the senders "batshit crazy"
• The Headleys explain why legal action against Scientology is problematic and often counterproductive
• Recent activities like billboard campaigns and "Scientology Secrets" videos have likely triggered this response
• The timing suspiciously coincides with an upcoming Aftermath Foundation fundraiser

Join us for the Aftermath Foundation fundraiser tomorrow at 3pm Mountain Time (5pm Eastern) where we'll provide updates on the foundation's work helping people escape Scientology.

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