In a billion years I never thought I'd get involved in a cult, let alone sign a billion year contract with one and stick with it for 37 years. The most oft questions I have been asked are "Why did you get involved in the first place?" and "What took you so long to finally get out?" I am confident that you will find the answers to both of these questions and many more in the pages within. This is not just my memoir, but a story that needs to be told of harsh abuse, medical neglect and voracious greed all under the banner of a religion which claims to be saving this planet and the universe. From my early days getting involved in Scientology in Santa Barbara to joining the elite Sea Organization and slaving for pennies a day, there are no stones left unturned. I was a pawn in the Church of Scientology’s money making machine and this is my story.
Author(s): Kay Rowe
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 199
Tags: scientology,dianetics
Formal Apology and Dedication
Important Note to Readers – Scientologists in Particular
Preamble: The Story Behind My Story
Inspiration to Share My Story and My Pre-Scientology Years
Closure with My Mother Before She Passed
From Newborn to Preschool
Miss Smarty Pants
Terrible Teens
Breaking Away from Home- Escape from Roseville
Wanderlust Years
My Introduction to Scientology
My Scientology Years
My Santa Barbara Scientology Years
Church of Scientology Executive Training
My Early Years in Upper-Echelon Scientology
IAS Fundraiser Years
Falling from IAS Grace – But Not from Fundraising
Retiring from the Sea Org and Church Staff
Culture Shock: Into The “Real World” I Go
Seeds of Doubt
“Please Handle Me So I Stay!!”
The “Handler” Didn’t Handle
Post-Scientology Years
Late 2012 to Late 2013: Where to Now?
2014: New Friends
2015: New Adventures
2016: Sixty Years Old – Best Year of My Life!
Finding My Place in the World
Epilogue
Over the Edge: My Mission
