"An excellent personal walkthrough on a simple but well presented website showing the utter mindfuck and fraud that is scientology." --Sponge
"This story is amazing, isn't it? An extraordinary journey, a five-star read end-to-end." --Dunvegan
"I'm still poking around on [your site], great read! All in all, it's clear, concise, and one amazing journey there. Your site will go a long way in explaining why we [Anonymous] are doing this, and for whom. As Anons are so fond of saying, 'This is why'. After 30 years [in your same area], it's people like you that I protest for. It's for the thousands still in the cult as well. Hugs and love to you." --G
"While in Scientology for 27 years, I heard many stories like yours. ... I have read your story and it is so typical of that organization. I am glad you are out." --Sunshine
"Well done, Ruth. Your experience will touch a chord with many - myself included. My situation was similar to yours - though reversed - it was my husband who was "in" and was pressured to recruit me. Thank you for telling your story, and for telling it so well. Blessings to you." --Mary Ann
"I found it a very good read... I think it illustrates really well how the organism is imploding... Good luck to you Ruth... welcome to the world." --Hoot
"Thanks for postin' this! As always, your work and scholarship are much appreciated. Might I say I'd like to party with Ruth. She tells it like it T.I. is. What I found the most refreshing about this is that she NAMES NAMES and SPECIFIES the crimes on a timeline. I'll bet ol' Marina has been to the antacid aisle a few times since Ruth's site went live." --NattyP
"Way to go! I hope that this inspires others to speak OuT." --brownjedi
"Wow Ruth, What a story you have and very well written! It really paints a clear picture of what's going on within Scientology right now. ... Ruth, the B.S. and injustices you went through are absolutely disgusting! As well I sense that there are many other Scientologists who are currently going through similar agonies. Everyone has their breaking point where they just won't take it anymore. I bet that the breaking point is being reached for a LOT of current Scientologists. Thank you Ruth for sharing your story with us! Welcome back to the sunny side of the street! Cheers!" --John
"Thanks for sharing your story Ruth. It seems so absurd at points but those that have been in know this is pretty much business as usual. The arbitrary ethics handlings are well-known to me. I spent 30K on a sec-check for something supposedly handled years earlier. A complete waste of money." --no_8c_now
"I just read your entire story and wow what a story. I'm getting used to the happenings in Scientology now so it didn't surprise me TOO much but still what a horrible time for you!" --C
"I am so proud of you, my friend. I LOVE it!" --A
"I just read this entire website. I love how you articulate so well. I loved reading the entire story." --A
"You GO girl!" --M
"Well at least you sound like yourself now! I got it, all of it, Ruth, and I understand and can do nothing but approve your actions and your attitude. ... Anyway, I got it, and I am one friend you can't "lose". Never. I'm glad you're doing so much better!" --C
"Very well put. Very astute." --L
"Very nice to hear how VERY well you're doing. After what you've been through, I'd call that remarkable :-) Real character! Thank you very much for the additional material about your life, and for the download links." --G
"Lovely and brilliant website if you ask me." --D
"Brilliant, concise, accurate, complete, full of candor. Very well done." --C
"I love your success story! Congrats!!! Someone posted the link to your site [from OCMB] and I cheer you on!!! I too am an X and so glad to be out of the mayhem! I was only in for [a short time] which is long enough. So, know you are not alone! Thank you for your website! Congrats to you and hope your life is going really really well!" --P
"Glad you put up your story - very good read." --K
"Thank you for the excellent and informative web site." --B
"This [website] was truly frightening on many levels. I do hope you are now truly "safe and sound." To say thank you for posting this "biography" seems awkward, but thank you none the less. " --Tonguetied
"Thank you for your perseverance, courage and strength. Witnessing this helps me and so many others! I think & feel it is rather amazing that most of us find our deepest courage & strengths after we get out of the cult. There is an inherent beauty and wonderful quality to life!" --P
"I have found that I cannot sit by and watch the abuses that are going on any more. I found myself getting so angry as I was reading [your website]. I commend you on your professional way of handling them [CofS]. Your story was courageous, insightful, and very informative to anyone "outside" the CULT'S walls. You are brave and I loved every minute of it. Thank you for exposing the bizarre behavior of this CULT and the scam behind it. Once again, they [CofS] will cover up for any lying, cheating low life as long as they are getting their money out of them. It is always wonderful to hear someone has escaped from their dirty hands. This story was heartbreaking and joyful at the same time. Once again, SHAME ON YOU SCIENTOLOGY, KEEP IT UP OSA, YOU LOOK LIKE THE ASSHOLES WE ALL KNOW YOU ARE. And TO RUTH--YOU HAVE FINALLY FOUND THE LIFE THAT YOU SO WELL DESERVE AND I LOVE THAT YOU LIVE IT IN CLEARWATER!!!! Thank you again, you have touched my heart in a way I cannot explain. Best of luck to you." --M
"Ruth's statement offers a concise and excellent study of what is wrong with Scientology. What amazes me is that Scientology has kept doing the same insane things to people who have left since the Cult began. This shows the Toxic nature of Hubbard's jealousy and that of Miscavige: If you ever leave me and stop flowing admiration and obedience to me, I will hurt you! "I Will Hurt You!" is Scientology Toxic Mantra!" --J. Swift
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