I am separated from my husband after 16 years. We no longer live together but we still work together at the same company. We actually work great together. We have a mutual love and care for our children and i like him much better now that we are legit friends and coworkers with a common goal to keep our kids happy and comfortable.
I think it’s a great way to be. I’m one of the very few people I know personally that can say that my best friend is my ex-husband. Lol. It works so much better for our kids this way. That’s why I like how Aaron talks about Heather. No bad mouthing or talking shit. You can tell they still get along fine. :)
No one can judge us who hasn't walked in our shoes. I separated from my husband and we lived under the same roof for 10 months for financial reasons. I think it's a modern concept. Even more understandable if you want to co-parent.
When I first watched Aaron’s channel I suspected he was separated. He lived in a different house. This was way back. His wife never appeared on screen. Claire must have been embarrassed to not see it.
People growing apart within their marriage and wanting to stay together for the sake of their children is completely normal. This happens every single day. Claire has shown us that she is truly an idiot and so has Leah.
Aaron, I hope you’re ok. Your eyes look like you have been crying. It breaks my heart that anyone would want to hurt you. Stay strong. I am praying for you.
I appreciate standing up to those who are blasting his family. Even if he is not in love with Heather, he still needs to protect his daughters. Protecting Heather is part of that.
Im just thinking of Aaron's wife. Hope she can just have no drama from this. She doesnt deserve this all coming out to the public. Everything happens, and we should learn from our mistakes. Everyone.
Aaron, your question to Leah about how she can be suing Scientology for Fair Game when she is applauding fair gaming of Scientologist upon which her show was based, was spot on! Spot on! I became disappointed with her when all of this started to come down and there was not a peep from her other than to praise Mike.
Has anyone stopped to think about Heather? She has been collateral damage in this! She has lost someone she had had in her life for decades! The lies and the deceit is absolutely disgusting, and Aaron I am so glad you make this out in the open for everyone. Keep being you lovey..😊
I feel a deep sadness towards Heather. This shouldn't have been brought out publicly, in my opinion, at all. I understand what you're saying, but I just disagree. She deserves so much better by everyone mentioned, including Aaron. I also think I understand why Aaron made this video to make sure we all know who those players really are. Although Aaron didn't offer us important 'receipts' but only those from the strange ex-girlfriend with clown lips. I'd feel better if he showed everyone alllllll of his receipts. There were some serious accusations being thrown around. But, I'm sure if anyone Aaron talked about would say he's lying, he could produce them at that point. I really just hope this all goes away soon and Aaron gets back to 'business as usual'. That's what's most important, sans all the names he mentioned. I feel disgusted by the Leah revelations. I was quite invested in her being on the "Good Side" of all drama, not the B.S. dark side.. Poor Jenna, she's not involved in any of this mess, outside of having feelings towards Aaron, that we know of. I would say she is also collateral damage, sadly. 🥺
I can’t understand why Claire and Leah think it’s ok to emotionally abuse your wife - and side with a vindictive rando - your wife is also a victim of Scientology and doesn’t deserve to be used like this.
The saddest part is they are not supporting another woman who came up in the same cult. If they really cared about Heather, they would’ve never brought her into this in the public arena.
@@Emrita_in_Oz It was heart wrenching to hear Aaron say when Heather tried to call Claire days later that she did not answer or was blocked/deleted. Claire totally used her!
@@ooshybermi8310I did, as did many others. We called her out and told her how disappointed we were in her. And now I've unfollowed her as I'm sure a lot of people have.
I think it’s hard enough to leave the cult but to change all the wires in your brain that have been manipulated by a whole organization… that takes time and it takes work, I almost feel for them.
@@sjworrier0613 I stopped watching tv in 2009 and it took months if not years to get past the programming. I can only imagine how much worse it is for a person brought up in a cult.
We admire your honesty so much Aaron.. I'm personally really disappointed in Leah. Same way I've come to increasingly be disappointed by MR. I was hoping she wasn't doing this behind the scenes but suspected it was possible.. Unsettling, to say the least. Thank you for all you do. You were right to bring this to light.
You're the whole reason I follow this movement so closely Aaron. Keep doing what you do! You're honesty and genuineness will always mean more than Lee's celebrity.
Dear God. I’m only 18 minutes in and I am rolling my eyes. WHY DO THESE PEOPLE CARE!!! I unsubscribed from them a while back when the drama about Aaron getting kicked off the board went down. It’s just been one ridiculous thing after another with them ever since. I mean they washed their hands of Aaron but won’t leave him the hell alone. It is so obvious to the rest of us that they have yet to rid themselves of their Scientology programming. Aaron has held his head up and stuck to the main goal, which is exposing Scientology and helping people. They have done nothing but keep the drama going and act like a bunch of thugs. To the Aftermath Foundation and the rest of you who are engaging in this high school BS: YOUR SCIENTOLOGY IS SHOWING. GET THERAPY. I am especially disappointed in Matt and Leah. I respected and admired them both.
Long time SPTV watcher and supporter here: The most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever heard in all of these years is Leah’s comment to Serge about not “having a dog in the fight.” My gawd. The influence and power that woman has to expose the most evil of all COS, yet chooses Mike Rinder and she had the nerve to say that to Serge. Damn. Cruel. Much ❤ to Serge who has remained steadfast in his pursuit for justice for the kids. He’s incredible.
@@pearlannproductions He just said last night that when they sat their girls down and told them they were getting divorced, his middle daughter said it was about time. Kids know when their parents aren’t happy.
A snake is right, Claire is such a sweetheart isn't she, immediately stops taking Heathers calls. Heather has been a star and I'm sure. a very good mum and friend.
Aaron I think ur going through some stress that ur not revealing right now. My heart goes out to AARON. I’m lifting u up in prayer Aaron. You are so authentic and resilient. You must be hurt and disappointed on some level.
I’ve often wondered where Leah stood. Optimistically i thought she’d try to stay in the middle and calm things down this is EXTREMELY disheartening. I stand with the truth and Aaron happens to be on that side along with many others
Aaron, I am so sorry you are having to deal with this crap. You sir, are a good person and a man with integrity. We stand with you and all you do to call out scientology. Glad you stood up for yourself.
A A Ron, PLEASE don’t let them sink your ship and just keep sailing on steady and true! The truth is on your side! Just keep going, man! You got this! 🔥🧿🔥
It’s outrageous huh, and like A said, if it were true it would be even worse. Zero compassion, yet they work overtime to try project we are compassionate people. The Headleys have always appeared too slick for me. Its optics and honed communication skills imo, met people like this before during my working life, so I’ve never bought into them. Even if M spent the rest of his life changed and helping others, it does not correct all the lives he destroyed when in scientology either.
Especially when STD could mean anything, like the crabs a girlfriend and I both got when staying at a beach retreat one weekend in our years-long relationship. They didn't clean their bedding very well, we guessed, so we didn't stay THERE again.
nickiking5766: Yes. And with ANY accusation against a person, should we not ask, " Even if true, what is the relevance of this behavior to the work this person does?" If the answer is, none, then the accusation is a smear campaign. We must pay attention to behavior that reveals the character (integrity) of others. Claire's failure to speak with Aaron's wife, to answer her call, tells us everything we need to know about Claire. Claire: A two-faced, coward. A wolf in sheep clothing. Dangerous. Leah: Hypocrite. Untrustworthy. Aaron: Naive, flawed like all of us...but transparent, fair, loyal and humble. What do you viewers think of my assessment?
It amazes me how childish grown ass adults can behave. Funny how the ex-cult foundation members continue to use the SAME cult tactics against people they deem subversive... Sometimes, you can get them out of the cult, but you can't get the cult out of them. So sad. Aaron is honest to a fault. He tells you everything but he's protective and respectful of the innocent. That's usually the sign of honesty.
@@karenwimberley5033 Lol!! That may be true of many other people posting here, but I actually DO KNOW!! My whole family has known Aaron for over 10yrs. LMAO!! Try again troll!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Aaron, you're mistaken. These people dont actually know you. They were NEVER your friends. If they were, they never would've discussed your marriage and family publically knowing full well there's insane people outside of Scientology out there. I'm so sorry you're going through this.
@shylo0420 as most people here are ignorant to the psychopathy of this cult, please provide a truthful detailed narrative of what we do not understand. I have never witnessed a non-profit, foundation (5013C) publicly shame the personal lives of board members. This behavior is juvenile and quite frankly, horrifying. What happened to helping people? Who cares about the interpersonal lives of members? Nobody.
Hi Aaron, replay crew here. May I just say, you have more integrity in your little finger than all of those detractors put together. You have my support ❤
As a very longtime follower of ASL, I can confirm, this channel was before the show, and it didn't blow up until long after the show. It's ludicrous to say ASL needs Leah or Mike to be relevant and is hilariously false.
Hi 👋 Thank you Aaron @GrowingUpInScientology Thank you for being vulnerable! Thank you for talking openly about all these issues! I would like to say the fact that you now have taking leadership and actions,- and are addressing the situation you have (if it is possible) won my respect even more than you already had! You are,- like the rest of us *a human being, and I appreciate that you embrace that! Them people you have been talking about in this video should be ashamed of themselves!* You,- Aaron Smith-Levin have *NOTHING* to be ashamed of! *You should be proud of yourself!* *I know I am PROUD OF YOU!* Respectfully, Grace 🩰
You can take the Scientologist out of Scientology but you can’t take the Scientology out of the Scientologist? Is Remini just as bad as the people she’s attempting to expose?
Having been married to a Scientologist for 10 years and meeting quite a number of them I can say that the organization attracts ppl with ‘issues’ and makes those issues worse. It’s not like most of them were perfectly healthy individuals when they joined and then Scientology gave them all their flaws. So even if they leave, most are not going to suddenly be ‘okay’.
@@annafromitaly that’s a different case, then it’s more learned behavior. And a family ‘inheritance’. But the original member was either extremely gullible and/or had lots of issues and was manipulatable for that reason.
@@deed.3230 Super interesting, absolutely agree. My point was that what you said doesn't apply to this situation because none of the people involved joined a cult. But they are all people with this learned behaviour, indoctrinated since childhood
@@annafromitaly Right, you see similar in ppl who have been brought up in other strict groups or religions. But not all cults engage in paranoid and criminal behavior if you try to leave. They just shut you out. Scientology engages in Mafia-style behavior/revenge tactics, so it has a strong criminal aspect to it.
CRAZY! Wasn’t aware of what in the world has been going on in the background. Everything you shared makes sense. Stay honest and true to yourself, Aaron.
Thanks Aaron. We didn't need to know your private life but I understand why you did this. I'm not here for the drama I'm here for Mirriam, Serge and all the adults that were abused as children. Anyone not suporting that cause I'm not interested in.🌺❣️🇦🇺
AF are abusing the SA child victims again with covering up the board members past and therefore defending what they did. MR IMO is a master manipulator of the board...and Leah ..really???
Same! I truly hate drama, and didn't need or want to know any of this. I don't give a rat's patoot about who-does-what in their private life, as long as it isn't illegal or harming others.
COMMENT. You are very brave to do this video and lay it all out from your perspective. Transparency is very important, you should not have had to discuss your personal life. Keep being you.
Honestly, what is he going to do what do you want him to do? He gives you one valuable thing and that's information he's not there to handhold every person out of Scientology
It's pretty sad they attack someones personal life. instead of going after scientology . They are acting as they're still in OSA. Its a smear campaign which is no one's business.
Leah & Mike are protecting their TV show partnership. That's all. I guess the Headleys, Brisker & co. are also involved in making a Sci documentary. They need to slander those who question their character. So when these entertainment companies ask, they can point and say: look, the accusers are STD-filled cheaters & dogs with fleas. It is all about money.
scientology habits are *HARD* to break. I'm still wrestling with stopping remembering "study tech", as sad as I am that it seems Hubbard HAD to do all that stuff to understand anything. It ruined my ability to read for enjoyment. And even though I try not to, I find myself right-clicking on "look [word] up" in dictionaries or the 'net. I'll even wake up from deep sleep "having" to find just the right word I should have used in that dream's dialog.'Course, part of THAT was my mom playing a game with me called:"How could we say that better?" She even taught me how to find words in the dictionary I didn't know how to spell, which was at first odd-seeming.
@@mikeso2084 Did he recommend a predator to represent victims of SEXUAL ASSAULT? You a Mike rinder defender ? How's your sex life ? You want it shared online? How is it anyone's business. that is supposed to be running a charity for victims of a cult ?
@@Rye_Toast oh they say everything you need to hear…if you listen past the deflecting and gaslighting, it’s all right there. They loved their power and they miss the chaos and high-control of civilian life. They were somebody in the cult…now they know they’re no one revered in the real world and their egos are desperate! It’s sad…
I as a viewer appreciate your truth Aaron.Thnx for sharing things, that way we hv the facts. It’s unbelievable how others hv turned on you. Keep on being you, it’s refreshing.
You are brave dealing with these bullies. I appreciate where your heart is …. Helping people get out of that cult. I wish my sister had gotten out; she died in debt, but never disconnected from her family. ❤️❤️
Hay Aaron, I want you to know that you come across as extremely truthful and genuinely kind. It's clear who's in the wrong and I really hope you are ok as all this must feel really awful! Stay strong. Don't let their jealousy and shame bring you down ☺
Thanks for your openness. Always appreciated. I normally avoid the gossip and infighting stuff as much as possible. This needed to be said and I’m glad you did. Love the way you disarm the fools with openness and honesty.
Leah said on The Aftermath that scientology should “stand up to some questioning” which is all Aaron and others are doing to the foundation! I guess that doesn’t apply to Mike and Leah. All this infighting is wild and truly sad. Keep fighting A-aron we are with you
I choose to embrace the Sydney Australia org. Looking for O'Brian's son, HUGE. What you DO, for the cause, is important to me. These people are Junior High School! Kick the dirt off your shoes, and keep walking Dear Aaron. 😊 💙 💜
This is my thought: what Aaron has done in the last 5years is way more than what all of them Had done in 2 decades. They're too concerned with the status quo, beyond actually shake the shack and bring it down.
Yeah, I hate to say it, but...when someone leaves a cult after decades of exposure, it's very believable that the bad behaviors lead to similar cult-like activities
Yesssss I totally agree. They were actually all banning together for the better good of helping getting people out of Scientology, and shutting the organization down. They are still doing the fair gaming, and using control tactics and just being garbage humans. And Amy and Mat Sobe claims to be a good Christens. But yet they are still acting exactly like Scientologist. Mike and Claire and Marc are still using Scientology tactics. And Leah is absolutely even worse yet is because she claims how much she hates how Scientology rips families apart. Shame on all of them.
My heart aches on so many levels. I have loved Leah for her talent on screen and especially her bravery against COS. This is so sad, knowing she is still so entwined in the mental tactics and deception. I hope she has a serious revelation and awakening. I appreciate and admire your own bravery and honesty and willingness to put your neck on the block to help save others from the clutches of COH. I stand with you, and pray the truth will be shouted from the rooftops and Scientology will end in our lifetime. ❤
the aftermath foundation board members etc have completely destroyed their credibility and the foundation. They are cos in heart and brain, and it shows
It's the same with ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. Judgements, attacking, dramas, etc. I think it's easy to forget that most people leave a cult with learned behaviours that aren't ideal for outside a cult. 💔 ❤️🩹 ❤️
Yup, it's easier to attack and judge others because it distracts from doing the work on yourself to come out from all of that. Ex jw here as well, born and raised, and I just cannot stomach the fake nicey nice ppl esp those that talk behind other's backs these days. And I'm 1000% ok with that being my boundary 💜
@RavingKats same! Born, raised, in for 40 years. Once I got out for real, I realized I had so many changes I needed to make for myself. You can be "out" and still hold on to unhealthy and destructive traits!
And he's got talent to connect to his audience... truth, humor, and fighting the cult who destroys families and they AF members are trying to destroy A-Aron and SPTV
@@danielray6060 Wow....those defending the cover-up of children SA victims in Scientology (OSA files with Mike Rinder being in charge of OSA at the time of these events) and you call that "entertainment"....I call it exposing them.
They will always have a hard time taking him down because the truth always stays the same while dishonesty changes. The truth doesn’t mind being questioned while a lie will burn your house to the ground around you and say YOU lit the match!
The Aftermath Foundation appears to be acting as badly as Scientology. I imagine it has severely damaged the cause. So disappointing. I’m proud of you, Aaron.
This video needs more exposure! Aaron Smith-Levin speaks truth and truth to power so powerfully, clearly, and with such emotional honesty and integrity I'm continually blown away! A-Aron...I'm so grateful you don't and won't stop exposing the abus#s of SCN!💜
I started following Aaron during the Danny Masterson trial. I am not a silent Scientologist nor have I ever been, but I found information and honesty refreshing. Ever since Masterson went to jail I haven’t really followed Aaron very much. But I’m sad to hear all of this stuff. Your private life is your private life.
When someone is silent, they not only condone bullying but they are in fact contributing to bullying. Leah remaining silent, to remain neutral??? Showed me that she is part of the problem. The goal should be to stop Scientology, not bullying anyone, whether they are ex Scientologist or just never ins.
Leah by no means remained silent, I wish she did. She called Mike Brown and screamed all sorts at him, she showed she was a turncoat then. Mike and his mum are two of the most genuine folk you could meet and Leah shat all over them. That turned my stomach and showed her to be very far over to the wrong side. All they do is insult and show their teeth constantly.
She didn't really remain neutral. Outwardly she remained neutral to not lose supporters or followers, but obviously she has been behind the scenes making phone calls to people who have a personal grudge and creating all kinds of garbage.
Never met a bully that didn't have an epiphany when they were getting their nose reset. Usually didn't need to ensure the jaw was wired but I was a...thorough...youth.
I'm sorry Aaron that you are going through this nonsense. Your private life is your own as long as it's fair and adult. Who cares? It's not my concern. I admire your forthright manner even if it's been painful. God bless your courage and tenacity. I thank you and appreciate all that you do. 💗
Thankyou for doing this video and sharing so much of your personal life. It is unfortunate that you felt like you had to do it at all. It was easy to tell how hard that was for you and how much you didn’t want to be talking about any of this. Hopefully certain people can drop the issue now and leave you, your family and your friends alone. Sending well wishes to you all.
1 more comment- Heather- much love to you especially! We tell Aaron often, but betting right now you could use a big hug. Probably not how you planned your life post-Scientology to go. Just know, so many of us are thinking of you, Aaron, & your girls & wishing you peace!
Yes - everything I have ever heard about Heather from Aaron makes me think she must be an amazing woman 💜 She doesn’t deserve to be treated with such disrespect by people she considers friends. She also deserves her privacy. As if Scientology hasn’t wreaked enough damage in her life. Stay strong Heather 💜🐨💜
Even when you were removed from the board, you asked your viewers to continue to support the Aftermath Foundation so they can help people who are trying to leave Scientology.
Yeah, they forget that right quick and he kept saying there are no bad guys in this etc just so that his supporters wouldn't pick on the AF members. Or the AF itself.
They want to ruin Aaron because he speaks the truth but have nothing on him. They are grasping at straws "exposing" his private life. Like anyone cares. They are behaving like school children. Leah, be embarrassed. You are a grown woman.
Even more, Aaron speaks the truth AND he knows that he would benefit MORE if he didn't. That's the difference between his situation and LR or MR. Aaron is consistent, he has integrity. That's like kryptonite (spelling?) for some.
Leah & Mike are protecting their TV show partnership. That's all. I guess the Headleys, Brisker & co. are also involved in documentary. They need to slander those who question Mike's character. So when these entertainment companies ask, they can point and say: look, the accusers are STD-filled cheaters & dogs with fleas. It is all about money.
Sounds like you have been through major betrayals, and I cannot imagine what that feels like. Hope those wounds heal, hope you get over this quickly. Be well, sending you positive vibes.
I’m beyond stunned that Leah would not only “like” a threatening tweet but that she would REtweet it! I’m truly shocked and profoundly disappointed. It’s beyond telling to find out that Leah is burying a knife in Claire’s back and has the nerve to address the state of Claire’s private relationship with anyone else. Talk about nerve. Truly sickening. This is so disturbing and unbelievably hypocritical on Leah’s part.
I saw the text messages that Rabbit showed. I will say that the conversation is a prime example of how adults should be and the concern from both sides seemed to be about the kids and being respectful. Not many couples can do that. I think Heather is amazing. I give send love to her and your kids. But I also want to say that I think you and Jenna are adorable. I wish you all the love in the world and the best wishes for all of you going forward, wherever that leads you all. 💕
Aaron please let them talk about you it shows their true colours. It’s a shame that they have to attack your private life. But what ever they do please don’t sink to their level ❤
I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but omg I’m sooo proud of you!! Handled yourself once again with dignity! Keep up the great work you all do! Much love 💚
The good news is that your viewers respect and genuinely care about you. I don't think anything anyone says or hints at about you affects our opinion of you. You cannot please everybody, but you have reached and pleased a heck of a lot of people. Just keep being you.
Congratulations! I got blocked by ChildUSA on Facebook a few weeks ago. It'd be funny if it weren't for the whole covering for those who covered up child SA and Abuse while in scientology.
If Mat's part in this was just a private e-mail to Aaron, which Aaron disclosed voluntarily, I don't think that's grounds for a suit. That said, Mat and his cronies were apparently happy to whisper this rumor all around the place. And if any of them *did* say something public, then by all means, sue their pants off.
I am so sorry you have had to deal with so much. I am thoroughly disgusted and disappointed in Leah! She is still in a cult mentality and needs LOTS of therapy. Stay strong!
You continue to have integrity even when it is embarrassing. ❤ Who in their right mind can defend MR after his unconscionable response to Miriam and Rabbit. LR- you’re on the wrong side of truth and justice. 😢
Their attacks show they don’t understand the RUclips culture. There are lots of “messy” people on here that have massive followings. You have to be authentic in this app, and what you don’t need to be is perfect.
'Perfect' people frightened the shit out of me. When the surface is more important than the substance... I prefer real people including their messy stuff.
There are tons of messy, train wreck people on yt with huge followings. (Ex. Logan/ Jake Paul, Trisha Paytas, Keemstar, James Charles, Shane Dawson) the list goes on.
@libertyjustice4847 I agree too. I am very close to perfection, in my not so humble opinion, but even I must admit to having flaws. Flaws are part of what makes people interesting.
Aaron, I commend you for your honesty. I don’t believe your marital status or personal life is anyone’s business. SN: You and Jenna look great together.🥰 Always on your side! Deanna
Feels like old Scientology habits die hard. Don’t they have other people to focus on instead of attacking people on their “side”?! Speaks volume to their character.
People who have spent years in a certain system and learned unhealthy coping mechanisms don't just change overnight. Leaving scientology was a good first step but people are stuck in old ways and it will take years for many of them to relearn how to operate in the world peacefully and with compassion
Great Show! Great breakdown how these people are behaving. When people point at others, they are usually deferring the point at their own hidden things. Things that no one cares about.
I guess I assumed that when these people left Scientology, they would've left the culty "fair game" tactics of "exposing" the personal lives of fellow former Scientologists in the past. I know I don't care about anyone else's marriages, divorces, or other lame things they view as scandalous. How embarrassing and sad for them.
I've never been in Scientology,but I've watched your channel since the beginning. I've always admired your honesty and the work you do. Im so sorry that you are having to deal with all of this. I hope you are able to find the happiness you deserve with your new relationship.
Yes, MR´s and LR´s work was valuable. But now they are sh*tting all over their legacy. Sorry that must be said. Keep shedding your burden my dude, keep shedding! We are here, we see you.
He's a real one. No question. And it speaks even more volumes that Claire Headley would use his wife to launch a campaign to discredit Aaron, and ruin his reputation for Mike Rinder. And not even bother to respond to her texts or pick up her calls. Scientology turns people into sniveling little cowards. With nice pretty smiles in public. And venomous, spiteful, vitriolic gaslighting and manipulation in private. It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that an ex exec like Claire would stoop to such levels of cowardice. But what Leah is doing is absolutely heart-shattering. What a disgusting display of brainwashed behavior. I've been defending her silence. Hoping she should would be starting to see Mike for what he is. Encouraging him to be open about his lifetime of atrocities against the innocent. Or at the very least, trying to deescalate the situation. But I couldn't even IMAGINE she would be USING WOMEN to participate in a two-faced smear campaign to destroy Mike Rinder's targets. I am done defending her. No more. It's the Mike Rinder cult of personality. Which still uses the same cowardly tactics that he built his reputation with, from decades at the very top of OSA. Cowards and frauds. All of them. Nobody has to like anyone. But this is so over the line, only Scientology would stoop this low. 💔🤮
@@Emmamai448 Wait, are you saying if only one person wants out of the marriage, then that person is controlling? Setting someone free and leaving them is controlling? It's the exact OPPOSITE. And have you never heard of court ordered child support? Staying miserable in a marriage is never better for the kids. When are you from, 1800?
Aaron's way or no way? She has always had the option of divorce & would still be eligible for child support payments. It sounds like they have BOTH decided this situation is best for them.
I am separated from my husband after 16 years. We no longer live together but we still work together at the same company. We actually work great together. We have a mutual love and care for our children and i like him much better now that we are legit friends and coworkers with a common goal to keep our kids happy and comfortable.
just wanted to say that I am in a similar condition, and I 💯 understand your words here.
Emotional intelligence is beautiful
I think it’s a great way to be. I’m one of the very few people I know personally that can say that my best friend is my ex-husband. Lol. It works so much better for our kids this way. That’s why I like how Aaron talks about Heather. No bad mouthing or talking shit. You can tell they still get along fine. :)
@@catb8834 💯❗
No one can judge us who hasn't walked in our shoes.
I separated from my husband and we lived under the same roof for 10 months for financial reasons. I think it's a modern concept. Even more understandable if you want to co-parent.
I don’t know why people freaked out when Aaron and his wife split up. That’s a personal issue that has no bearing on his channel or the work he does.
When I first watched Aaron’s channel I suspected he was separated. He lived in a different house. This was way back. His wife never appeared on screen. Claire must have been embarrassed to not see it.
People change. It happens. I am sorry that Aaron had to make it public because of personal attacks. It’s none of our business.
they act like it's 1960 and we should be shocked. It's weird, like "the Stepford Wives" kind of weird
It's because it's how they have been brain washed. It's what they know. Get dirt and report. So nazi germany/typical cult like behavior
People growing apart within their marriage and wanting to stay together for the sake of their children is completely normal. This happens every single day. Claire has shown us that she is truly an idiot and so has Leah.
I don't think anyone's surprised that former "high ranking" Scientology members have a penchant for the vicious...
Aaron, I hope you’re ok. Your eyes look like you have been crying. It breaks my heart that anyone would want to hurt you. Stay strong. I am praying for you.
I love you more
You have ten days to tell your ex wife
@@paused_optimism I'll be sure to alert my non-existent ex-wife that you love me more. 🤔 🤖
@@topsykretts7642 🤣
I appreciate standing up to those who are blasting his family. Even if he is not in love with Heather, he still needs to protect his daughters. Protecting Heather is part of that.
And it will backfire on them, making them look worse.
That is absolutely correct.
Im just thinking of Aaron's wife. Hope she can just have no drama from this. She doesnt deserve this all coming out to the public. Everything happens, and we should learn from our mistakes. Everyone.
Horrible to have someone you thought of as a friend gossiping about you.
@forrestfey yes sadly you can't trust most "friends"
I feel for the kids
Agreed. There’s two sides to every story.
They left Scientology but held on to its methods
All of them
Including Aaron
Yes!! Including aaron. Just be careful his fan boys/girls are vicious. I'm just here to see his fake tears!
@@pearlannproductions🤔🤔
@@francesalexander2545trolly little troll trolls on for his Masters. Bow to your masters!! 🧌🧌🧌🧌
Exactly. A bunch of child like adults if I’ve ever seen any!
Aaron, your question to Leah about how she can be suing Scientology for Fair Game when she is applauding fair gaming of Scientologist upon which her show was based, was spot on! Spot on! I became disappointed with her when all of this started to come down and there was not a peep from her other than to praise Mike.
Has anyone stopped to think about Heather? She has been collateral damage in this! She has lost someone she had had in her life for decades! The lies and the deceit is absolutely disgusting, and Aaron I am so glad you make this out in the open for everyone. Keep being you lovey..😊
I feel a deep sadness towards Heather. This shouldn't have been brought out publicly, in my opinion, at all. I understand what you're saying, but I just disagree. She deserves so much better by everyone mentioned, including Aaron. I also think I understand why Aaron made this video to make sure we all know who those players really are. Although Aaron didn't offer us important 'receipts' but only those from the strange ex-girlfriend with clown lips. I'd feel better if he showed everyone alllllll
of his receipts. There were some serious accusations being thrown around. But, I'm sure if anyone Aaron talked about would say he's lying, he could produce them at that point. I really just hope this all goes away soon and Aaron gets back to 'business as usual'. That's what's most important, sans all the names he mentioned.
I feel disgusted by the Leah revelations. I was quite invested in her being on the "Good Side" of all drama, not the B.S. dark side..
Poor Jenna, she's not involved in any of this mess, outside of having feelings towards Aaron, that we know of. I would say she is also collateral damage, sadly.
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@@Julia-uh4liThe children of this relationship are also collateral damage. 😢
Is anyone else just amazed at the level of childishness from these grown ass adults?
Religion brings out the worst in people. Thats the elephant in the room.
I can’t understand why Claire and Leah think it’s ok to emotionally abuse your wife - and side with a vindictive rando - your wife is also a victim of Scientology and doesn’t deserve to be used like this.
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The saddest part is they are not supporting another woman who came up in the same cult. If they really cared about Heather, they would’ve never brought her into this in the public arena.
@@SoloTraveler.. I totally agree & then to ignore her after they got the sound bite they wanted is total gaslighting.
@@Emrita_in_Oz It was heart wrenching to hear Aaron say when Heather tried to call Claire days later that she did not answer or was blocked/deleted. Claire totally used her!
@@SoloTraveler..He didn’t say Claire blocked Heather he said she unfollowed her and didn’t answer text or phone.
You have to call out the bullies. If you don't, they are empowered to do more bullying. Sunshine is the best disinfectant!
This sums it up nicely.
We should all have been calling out Leah when she made that horrific call to bully Mike Brown.
@@ooshybermi8310I did, as did many others. We called her out and told her how disappointed we were in her. And now I've unfollowed her as I'm sure a lot of people have.
Fire is a better disinfectant.
@@ooshybermi8310do you have anymore info on that? Not heard of this.
So they left Scientology to act like this?😒🤔
I think it’s hard enough to leave the cult but to change all the wires in your brain that have been manipulated by a whole organization… that takes time and it takes work, I almost feel for them.
@sjjoker4724 My heart absolutely aches for hurt people....I just meant if you actually get out and away you should at least do better❤
@@happydayz7857 😥
@@sjworrier0613 I stopped watching tv in 2009 and it took months if not years to get past the programming. I can only imagine how much worse it is for a person brought up in a cult.
That way they can still feel superior to other people without having to follow any of the so-called rules in Scientology. It’s a free-for-all now.
Former Scientologists practicing fair game. Imagine that. 🤷🏻♀️
Yeah. Can't imagine ol' Rinder & Co. doing something like _that!_ ::cough 🙄
You have all been effected by years in a cult. Y'all have left over cult issues.
Or are they still Scientologists…just wanting to take down David M…..not the religion? IDK, I could be wrong, afterall I grew up in a cult 😂
@@CritterSitterofCarySadly, it seems they’re still in the cult while trying to not be in the cult. The behavior speaks for itself.
they fell off the wagon
We admire your honesty so much Aaron.. I'm personally really disappointed in Leah. Same way I've come to increasingly be disappointed by MR. I was hoping she wasn't doing this behind the scenes but suspected it was possible.. Unsettling, to say the least.
Thank you for all you do. You were right to bring this to light.
You're the whole reason I follow this movement so closely Aaron. Keep doing what you do! You're honesty and genuineness will always mean more than Lee's celebrity.
*Your
Dear God. I’m only 18 minutes in and I am rolling my eyes. WHY DO THESE PEOPLE CARE!!! I unsubscribed from them a while back when the drama about Aaron getting kicked off the board went down. It’s just been one ridiculous thing after another with them ever since. I mean they washed their hands of Aaron but won’t leave him the hell alone. It is so obvious to the rest of us that they have yet to rid themselves of their Scientology programming. Aaron has held his head up and stuck to the main goal, which is exposing Scientology and helping people. They have done nothing but keep the drama going and act like a bunch of thugs. To the Aftermath Foundation and the rest of you who are engaging in this high school BS: YOUR SCIENTOLOGY IS SHOWING. GET THERAPY. I am especially disappointed in Matt and Leah. I respected and admired them both.
“Your Scientology is showing.” WORD. 🤦♀️
Oh my gosh right
Same!😢
Ditto, ditto, one thousand times ditto! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Very well said.
Long time SPTV watcher and supporter here: The most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever heard in all of these years is Leah’s comment to Serge about not “having a dog in the fight.” My gawd. The influence and power that woman has to expose the most evil of all COS, yet chooses Mike Rinder and she had the nerve to say that to Serge. Damn. Cruel. Much ❤ to Serge who has remained steadfast in his pursuit for justice for the kids. He’s incredible.
You've got balls. I appreciate you just putting it out there to Leah
I keep thinking these people have really not left Scientology, just moved house and kept the philosophy and behavior.
Correct!!
Because they're indoctrinated
Are you talking about aaron?
Like a "Dry drunk"
Yes! Aaron included. It's so sad that we love to watch these train wrecks. I'm done watching this boy.🤷🏽♀️
I feel terrible for Heather for being dragged into this! She thought she was going to talk to an old friend and got bitten by a “snake”!
I cringe thinking of how his daughters feel about some of this stuff
@@pearlannproductions He just said last night that when they sat their girls down and told them they were getting divorced, his middle daughter said it was about time. Kids know when their parents aren’t happy.
A snake is right, Claire is such a sweetheart isn't she, immediately stops taking Heathers calls. Heather has been a star and I'm sure. a very good mum and friend.
@@EdgarHernandez-dq4vj How can you cheat on your wife when you’re separated you muppet? 🙄
@@EdgarHernandez-dq4vj Oh well, genius, you better call the cops quick smart 🤣🤣🤣
Aaron I think ur going through some stress that ur not revealing right now. My heart goes out to AARON. I’m lifting u up in prayer Aaron. You are so authentic and resilient. You must be hurt and disappointed on some level.
I’ve often wondered where Leah stood. Optimistically i thought she’d try to stay in the middle and calm things down this is EXTREMELY disheartening. I stand with the truth and Aaron happens to be on that side along with many others
Right??? Carrie Heffernan died for me in this video 😢
@@_introvertlife3692 same. And I’m no lightweight KOQ watcher. Watched it every day. Bought her book. We never know.
Aaron, I am so sorry you are having to deal with this crap. You sir, are a good person and a man with integrity. We stand with you and all you do to call out scientology. Glad you stood up for yourself.
A A Ron, PLEASE don’t let them sink your ship and just keep sailing on steady and true! The truth is on your side! Just keep going, man! You got this! 🔥🧿🔥
Accusing someone publicly of having an STD is per se defamation.
It’s outrageous huh, and like A said, if it were true it would be even worse. Zero compassion, yet they work overtime to try project we are compassionate people. The Headleys have always appeared too slick for me. Its optics and honed communication skills imo, met people like this before during my working life, so I’ve never bought into them. Even if M spent the rest of his life changed and helping others, it does not correct all the lives he destroyed when in scientology either.
Not if true
Especially when STD could mean anything, like the crabs a girlfriend and I both got when staying at a beach retreat one weekend in our years-long relationship. They didn't clean their bedding very well, we guessed, so we didn't stay THERE again.
I think it is defamation regardless of if it is true or not. Some accusations are so bad that they are legaly defamation regardless.
nickiking5766:
Yes. And with ANY accusation against a person, should we not ask, " Even if true, what is the relevance of this behavior to the work this person does?"
If the answer is, none, then the accusation is a smear campaign.
We must pay attention to behavior that reveals the character (integrity) of others.
Claire's failure to speak with Aaron's wife, to answer her call, tells us everything we need to know about Claire.
Claire: A two-faced, coward. A wolf in sheep clothing. Dangerous.
Leah: Hypocrite. Untrustworthy.
Aaron: Naive, flawed like all of us...but transparent, fair, loyal and humble.
What do you viewers think of my assessment?
It amazes me how childish grown ass adults can behave.
Funny how the ex-cult foundation members continue to use the SAME cult tactics against people they deem subversive...
Sometimes, you can get them out of the cult, but you can't get the cult out of them.
So sad.
Aaron is honest to a fault. He tells you everything but he's protective and respectful of the innocent.
That's usually the sign of honesty.
I agree here with every word you just said!!
You only KNOW what he shows you not what he actually lives. Same as the others. All of them need to get some serious counseling.
@@karenwimberley5033 Lol!! That may be true of many other people posting here, but I actually DO KNOW!! My whole family has known Aaron for over 10yrs.
LMAO!! Try again troll!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
It’s really not that surprising, it’s hard relearn new behaviors
All this is deeply sad. This infighting is ultimately only advantageous to Scientology.
Aaron, you're mistaken. These people dont actually know you. They were NEVER your friends. If they were, they never would've discussed your marriage and family publically knowing full well there's insane people outside of Scientology out there. I'm so sorry you're going through this.
100%..
No… He is not a victim.
Aaron is his own worst enemy. He’s hurting himself now.
He is NOT a victim.
@@pearlannproductionshow is he not a victim? Explain
@@pearlannproductions Are you new? Do u not know the entire story?
@shylo0420 as most people here are ignorant to the psychopathy of this cult, please provide a truthful detailed narrative of what we do not understand. I have never witnessed a non-profit, foundation (5013C) publicly shame the personal lives of board members. This behavior is juvenile and quite frankly, horrifying. What happened to helping people? Who cares about the interpersonal lives of members? Nobody.
Hi Aaron, replay crew here.
May I just say, you have more integrity in your little finger than all of those detractors put together. You have my support ❤
I'm just gonna say it. You dodged a bullet there brother..
This comment should be pinned to the top.
As a very longtime follower of ASL, I can confirm, this channel was before the show, and it didn't blow up until long after the show. It's ludicrous to say ASL needs Leah or Mike to be relevant and is hilariously false.
Yeah I’ve watched A-aron for years too and he certainly doesn’t need to kiss their ass to have viewers.
Hi 👋 Thank you Aaron @GrowingUpInScientology Thank you for being vulnerable!
Thank you for talking openly about all these issues!
I would like to say the fact that you now have taking leadership and actions,- and are addressing the situation you have (if it is possible) won my respect even more than you already had! You are,- like the rest of us *a human being, and I appreciate that you embrace that! Them people you have been talking about in this video should be ashamed of themselves!* You,- Aaron Smith-Levin have *NOTHING* to be ashamed of! *You should be proud of yourself!*
*I know I am PROUD OF YOU!*
Respectfully, Grace 🩰
@@PussycatMindMeld 🫡🤍
You can take the Scientologist out of Scientology but you can’t take the Scientology out of the Scientologist? Is Remini just as bad as the people she’s attempting to expose?
Pffff told that Montag ago
That. Right there.
@Cre8Peace she was put in her place. Thats why she left
i was gonna comment, "you can take the thetan out of scientology but you can't take scientology out of the thetan." you pretty much beat me to it.
Having been married to a Scientologist for 10 years and meeting quite a number of them I can say that the organization attracts ppl with ‘issues’ and makes those issues worse. It’s not like most of them were perfectly healthy individuals when they joined and then Scientology gave them all their flaws. So even if they leave, most are not going to suddenly be ‘okay’.
This makes sense 👍🏻 .
They (Mike, Leah, Claire , Marc and Amy) were all born in Scientology, they didn't join). I think Mat is the only one who joined
@@annafromitaly that’s a different case, then it’s more learned behavior. And a family ‘inheritance’. But the original member was either extremely gullible and/or had lots of issues and was manipulatable for that reason.
@@deed.3230 Super interesting, absolutely agree. My point was that what you said doesn't apply to this situation because none of the people involved joined a cult. But they are all people with this learned behaviour, indoctrinated since childhood
@@annafromitaly Right, you see similar in ppl who have been brought up in other strict groups or religions. But not all cults engage in paranoid and criminal behavior if you try to leave. They just shut you out. Scientology engages in Mafia-style behavior/revenge tactics, so it has a strong criminal aspect to it.
Also, took a peek at discord for a laugh. They’re losing their minds 😂😂. Keyboards are on fire amongst all 12 of them 🤣
Do they know it's not normal for adults to behave, treat others , or speak like this to other people... it's truly bizarre
CRAZY! Wasn’t aware of what in the world has been going on in the background. Everything you shared makes sense. Stay honest and true to yourself, Aaron.
Thanks Aaron. We didn't need to know your private life but I understand why you did this. I'm not here for the drama I'm here for Mirriam, Serge and all the adults that were abused as children. Anyone not suporting that cause I'm not interested in.🌺❣️🇦🇺
AF are abusing the SA child victims again with covering up the board members past and therefore defending what they did. MR IMO is a master manipulator of the board...and Leah ..really???
Same! I truly hate drama, and didn't need or want to know any of this. I don't give a rat's patoot about who-does-what in their private life, as long as it isn't illegal or harming others.
Thank you for your vulnerability and open-ness you ALWAYS show! You integrity shines so freaking bright!!!
COMMENT. You are very brave to do this video and lay it all out from your perspective. Transparency is very important, you should not have had to discuss your personal life. Keep being you.
If only they spent half this much energy actually doing something productive..
Honestly, what is he going to do what do you want him to do? He gives you one valuable thing and that's information he's not there to handhold every person out of Scientology
Aaron, you’re a warrior!! I’ve been watching your channel since Day 1! I’m so happy for you and how far you’ve come. Keep going!! ♥️
It's pretty sad they attack someones personal life. instead of going after scientology . They are acting as they're still in OSA. Its a smear campaign which is no one's business.
They're jealous because they're not in the cool kid club. You don't see them protesting in front of Flag!
Leah & Mike are protecting their TV show partnership. That's all. I guess the Headleys, Brisker & co. are also involved in making a Sci documentary. They need to slander those who question their character. So when these entertainment companies ask, they can point and say: look, the accusers are STD-filled cheaters & dogs with fleas. It is all about money.
scientology habits are *HARD* to break. I'm still wrestling with stopping remembering "study tech", as sad as I am that it seems Hubbard HAD to do all that stuff to understand anything. It ruined my ability to read for enjoyment. And even though I try not to, I find myself right-clicking on "look [word] up" in dictionaries or the 'net. I'll even wake up from deep sleep "having" to find just the right word I should have used in that dream's dialog.'Course, part of THAT was my mom playing a game with me called:"How could we say that better?" She even taught me how to find words in the dictionary I didn't know how to spell, which was at first odd-seeming.
Holy fu**! If you've actually listened to this narcissist, Aaron, you'd realise he manipulates everyone
@@mikeso2084 Did he recommend a predator to represent victims of SEXUAL ASSAULT? You a Mike rinder defender ? How's your sex life ? You want it shared online? How is it anyone's business. that is supposed to be running a charity for victims of a cult ?
Rinder and Claire are both extremely PROUD of the positions they held in the cult…therein lies the entire PROBLEM!
They can not let go of thinking they are better or above others.
Yes! That's a good way to explain the vibe they put off and some of their behavior.
Claire says in one of her videos that she probably wouldn't have left Scientology if her husband hadn't. That right there, folks. That right there.
@@Rye_Toast oh they say everything you need to hear…if you listen past the deflecting and gaslighting, it’s all right there. They loved their power and they miss the chaos and high-control of civilian life. They were somebody in the cult…now they know they’re no one revered in the real world and their egos are desperate! It’s sad…
Very interesting . I can see it too
I as a viewer appreciate your truth Aaron.Thnx for sharing things, that way we hv the facts. It’s unbelievable how others hv turned on you. Keep on being you, it’s refreshing.
No one needs to justify their personal life to anyone, and everyone has a right to privacy. Interestingly, not many people want to hear it either.
You are brave dealing with these bullies. I appreciate where your heart is …. Helping people get out of that cult. I wish my sister had gotten out; she died in debt, but never disconnected from her family. ❤️❤️
Bozo wants his lipstick back. Holy geez...Who taught her to apply makeup? 😂
It makes her look psychotic.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hay Aaron, I want you to know that you come across as extremely truthful and genuinely kind. It's clear who's in the wrong and I really hope you are ok as all this must feel really awful! Stay strong. Don't let their jealousy and shame bring you down ☺
Thanks for your openness. Always appreciated. I normally avoid the gossip and infighting stuff as much as possible. This needed to be said and I’m glad you did. Love the way you disarm the fools with openness and honesty.
FYI, some states, spreading rumors of STD can be actionable
Leah said on The Aftermath that scientology should “stand up to some questioning” which is all Aaron and others are doing to the foundation! I guess that doesn’t apply to Mike and Leah. All this infighting is wild and truly sad. Keep fighting A-aron we are with you
I choose to embrace the Sydney Australia org. Looking for O'Brian's son, HUGE. What you DO, for the cause, is important to me. These people are Junior High School! Kick the dirt off your shoes, and keep walking Dear Aaron. 😊 💙 💜
This is my thought: what Aaron has done in the last 5years is way more than what all of them Had done in 2 decades. They're too concerned with the status quo, beyond actually shake the shack and bring it down.
@@IOJFJM They want to speak down from on high. They don't want to bother with the nitty-gritty of actually helping people move on.
Leah hasn't donated ANY money to the Aftermath foundation FOR REAL!?!? What The Actual FUCK!?
It's almost like the people who escaped the cult, started their own new cult.🤔
That’s exactly what it sounds like!
Yeah, I hate to say it, but...when someone leaves a cult after decades of exposure, it's very believable that the bad behaviors lead to similar cult-like activities
I have been thinking the same thing they just started a new cult
Yesssss I totally agree. They were actually all banning together for the better good of helping getting people out of Scientology, and shutting the organization down. They are still doing the fair gaming, and using control tactics and just being garbage humans. And Amy and Mat Sobe claims to be a good Christens. But yet they are still acting exactly like Scientologist. Mike and Claire and Marc are still using Scientology tactics. And Leah is absolutely even worse yet is because she claims how much she hates how Scientology rips families apart. Shame on all of them.
Bingo
Love you A A Ron, I just want to let you know I support you. ❤❤❤
My heart aches on so many levels. I have loved Leah for her talent on screen and especially her bravery against COS. This is so sad, knowing she is still so entwined in the mental tactics and deception. I hope she has a serious revelation and awakening. I appreciate and admire your own bravery and honesty and willingness to put your neck on the block to help save others from the clutches of COH. I stand with you, and pray the truth will be shouted from the rooftops and Scientology will end in our lifetime. ❤
the aftermath foundation board members etc have completely destroyed their credibility and the foundation. They are cos in heart and brain, and it shows
It's the same with ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. Judgements, attacking, dramas, etc. I think it's easy to forget that most people leave a cult with learned behaviours that aren't ideal for outside a cult. 💔 ❤️🩹 ❤️
Yes!!!! I just commented the same. It baffles me.
bingo!
Yup, it's easier to attack and judge others because it distracts from doing the work on yourself to come out from all of that. Ex jw here as well, born and raised, and I just cannot stomach the fake nicey nice ppl esp those that talk behind other's backs these days. And I'm 1000% ok with that being my boundary 💜
@RavingKats same! Born, raised, in for 40 years. Once I got out for real, I realized I had so many changes I needed to make for myself. You can be "out" and still hold on to unhealthy and destructive traits!
Exactly.
Again, Aaron showed honesty and intelligence. They’ll have a hard time taking him down because he’s just so much smarter than any of them.
And he's got talent to connect to his audience... truth, humor, and fighting the cult who destroys families and they AF members are trying to destroy A-Aron and SPTV
Definitely one of the most entertaining episodes
@@danielray6060 Wow....those defending the cover-up of children SA victims in Scientology (OSA files with Mike Rinder being in charge of OSA at the time of these events) and you call that "entertainment"....I call it exposing them.
They will always have a hard time taking him down because the truth always stays the same while dishonesty changes.
The truth doesn’t mind being questioned while a lie will burn your house to the ground around you and say YOU lit the match!
Aaron is a narcissistic sexual predator. Wake up people!!!
The Aftermath Foundation appears to be acting as badly as Scientology. I imagine it has severely damaged the cause. So disappointing. I’m proud of you, Aaron.
This video needs more exposure!
Aaron Smith-Levin speaks truth and truth to power so powerfully, clearly, and with such emotional honesty and integrity I'm continually blown away!
A-Aron...I'm so grateful you don't and won't stop exposing the abus#s of SCN!💜
I’m so sorry for all the drama. I can tell that you’re honest and know you are loved. 💕💕
I started following Aaron during the Danny Masterson trial. I am not a silent Scientologist nor have I ever been, but I found information and honesty refreshing. Ever since Masterson went to jail I haven’t really followed Aaron very much. But I’m sad to hear all of this stuff. Your private life is your private life.
When someone is silent, they not only condone bullying but they are in fact contributing to bullying. Leah remaining silent, to remain neutral??? Showed me that she is part of the problem. The goal should be to stop Scientology, not bullying anyone, whether they are ex Scientologist or just never ins.
Well said
These ppl need counseling if they think in any "adult World" their behavior is acceptable! Good riddance! Yikes!
Leah by no means remained silent, I wish she did. She called Mike Brown and screamed all sorts at him, she showed she was a turncoat then.
Mike and his mum are two of the most genuine folk you could meet and Leah shat all over them. That turned my stomach and showed her to be very far over to the wrong side. All they do is insult and show their teeth constantly.
She didn't really remain neutral. Outwardly she remained neutral to not lose supporters or followers, but obviously she has been behind the scenes making phone calls to people who have a personal grudge and creating all kinds of garbage.
Never met a bully that didn't have an epiphany when they were getting their nose reset. Usually didn't need to ensure the jaw was wired but I was a...thorough...youth.
Fuuuuuuuck em all, you’re authentic and genuine and I’ll always support your channel. 💜
For what it's worth...I have watched Leah only a few times. I watch you a lot. I feel that you offer the best version of exposing the Cult.
I'm sorry Aaron that you are going through this nonsense. Your private life is your own as long as it's fair and adult. Who cares? It's not my concern. I admire your forthright manner even if it's been painful. God bless your courage and tenacity. I thank you and appreciate all that you do. 💗
Thankyou for doing this video and sharing so much of your personal life. It is unfortunate that you felt like you had to do it at all. It was easy to tell how hard that was for you and how much you didn’t want to be talking about any of this. Hopefully certain people can drop the issue now and leave you, your family and your friends alone. Sending well wishes to you all.
If I was a former Scientologist whose life was ruined by Render I certainly wouldn't want anything to do with an organization he's involved in.
1 more comment- Heather- much love to you especially! We tell Aaron often, but betting right now you could use a big hug. Probably not how you planned your life post-Scientology to go. Just know, so many of us are thinking of you, Aaron, & your girls & wishing you peace!
Yes - everything I have ever heard about Heather from Aaron makes me think she must be an amazing woman 💜 She doesn’t deserve to be treated with such disrespect by people she considers friends. She also deserves her privacy. As if Scientology hasn’t wreaked enough damage in her life. Stay strong Heather 💜🐨💜
Even when you were removed from the board, you asked your viewers to continue to support the Aftermath Foundation so they can help people who are trying to leave Scientology.
Yeah, they forget that right quick and he kept saying there are no bad guys in this etc just so that his supporters wouldn't pick on the AF members. Or the AF itself.
I actually gasped when you said that Leah had liked that tweet. 😩
They want to ruin Aaron because he speaks the truth but have nothing on him. They are grasping at straws "exposing" his private life. Like anyone cares. They are behaving like school children. Leah, be embarrassed. You are a grown woman.
Agreed.
If they want to ruin Aaron why is he the only one bashing
Even more, Aaron speaks the truth AND he knows that he would benefit MORE if he didn't. That's the difference between his situation and LR or MR. Aaron is consistent, he has integrity. That's like kryptonite (spelling?) for some.
@@harley1151If that is your true viewpoint, you sure have missed a lot..
A whole lot, since late last year.
Leah & Mike are protecting their TV show partnership. That's all. I guess the Headleys, Brisker & co. are also involved in documentary. They need to slander those who question Mike's character. So when these entertainment companies ask, they can point and say: look, the accusers are STD-filled cheaters & dogs with fleas. It is all about money.
Sounds like you have been through major betrayals, and I cannot imagine what that feels like. Hope those wounds heal, hope you get over this quickly. Be well, sending you positive vibes.
LOVE YOU SIR! LOVE & APPRECIATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE!!! TRUTH TO POWER!!! SO MUCH RESPECT & LOVE!!!
I’m beyond stunned that Leah would not only “like” a threatening tweet but that she would REtweet it! I’m truly shocked and profoundly disappointed. It’s beyond telling to find out that Leah is burying a knife in Claire’s back and has the nerve to address the state of Claire’s private relationship with anyone else. Talk about nerve. Truly sickening. This is so disturbing and unbelievably hypocritical on Leah’s part.
I’ve been trying to find out what Leah did. Many comments are disappointed with her.
So Thank you for saying what she did.
I saw the text messages that Rabbit showed. I will say that the conversation is a prime example of how adults should be and the concern from both sides seemed to be about the kids and being respectful. Not many couples can do that. I think Heather is amazing. I give send love to her and your kids.
But I also want to say that I think you and Jenna are adorable. I wish you all the love in the world and the best wishes for all of you going forward, wherever that leads you all. 💕
Aaron please let them talk about you it shows their true colours.
It’s a shame that they have to attack your private life. But what ever they do please don’t sink to their level ❤
I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but omg I’m sooo proud of you!! Handled yourself once again with dignity! Keep up the great work you all do! Much love 💚
The good news is that your viewers respect and genuinely care about you. I don't think anything anyone says or hints at about you affects our opinion of you. You cannot please everybody, but you have reached and pleased a heck of a lot of people. Just keep being you.
I am praying for you and your family Aaron❤ thank u for ur channel
And I just got blocked by Leah Remini on Twitter/X. I liked a question asked to her and asked my own 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Congratulations! I got blocked by ChildUSA on Facebook a few weeks ago. It'd be funny if it weren't for the whole covering for those who covered up child SA and Abuse while in scientology.
Princess leeear cant stand the finger being wagged at her
You can sue Matt Pesch for his comments about you having an STD. Please do so!
I think Mat’s projecting. I heard he had several back in the day.
HIPPA . 👍
If Mat's part in this was just a private e-mail to Aaron, which Aaron disclosed voluntarily, I don't think that's grounds for a suit. That said, Mat and his cronies were apparently happy to whisper this rumor all around the place. And if any of them *did* say something public, then by all means, sue their pants off.
Love you. Love your content. You are a good soul. Your sincerity and integrity are never compromised. ❤ 🙏
I am so sorry you have had to deal with so much. I am thoroughly disgusted and disappointed in Leah! She is still in a cult mentality and needs LOTS of therapy. Stay strong!
You continue to have integrity even when it is embarrassing. ❤ Who in their right mind can defend MR after his unconscionable response to Miriam and Rabbit. LR- you’re on the wrong side of truth and justice. 😢
You can take the person out of the cult, but you can't take the cult out of the person.
Their attacks show they don’t understand the RUclips culture. There are lots of “messy” people on here that have massive followings. You have to be authentic in this app, and what you don’t need to be is perfect.
'Perfect' people frightened the shit out of me. When the surface is more important than the substance...
I prefer real people including their messy stuff.
Agree completely and newsflash: none of them are perfect and not one of us is perfect! They're smugness and superiority is incredibly annoying
There are tons of messy, train wreck people on yt with huge followings. (Ex. Logan/ Jake Paul, Trisha Paytas, Keemstar, James Charles, Shane Dawson) the list goes on.
Have you ever heard Aaron say he's wrong? Literally ever?
@libertyjustice4847 I agree too. I am very close to perfection, in my not so humble opinion, but even I must admit to having flaws. Flaws are part of what makes people interesting.
Aaron, I commend you for your honesty. I don’t believe your marital status or personal life is anyone’s business. SN: You and Jenna look great together.🥰 Always on your side! Deanna
Feels like old Scientology habits die hard. Don’t they have other people to focus on instead of attacking people on their “side”?! Speaks volume to their character.
Backup cult programming is real! They're programmed to self-destruct & destroy eachother after leaving. I'm not joking. All cults do this.
People who have spent years in a certain system and learned unhealthy coping mechanisms don't just change overnight. Leaving scientology was a good first step but people are stuck in old ways and it will take years for many of them to relearn how to operate in the world peacefully and with compassion
Maybe Leah and Stefani know who is hiding behind that profile, that's why they share it and like it :) so proud of you Aaron :)
Definitely a member now. Happy to be on board
Great Show! Great breakdown how these people are behaving. When people point at others, they are usually deferring the point at their own hidden things. Things that no one cares about.
Aaron always takes “showing receipts” to the stratosphere.
I guess I assumed that when these people left Scientology, they would've left the culty "fair game" tactics of "exposing" the personal lives of fellow former Scientologists in the past. I know I don't care about anyone else's marriages, divorces, or other lame things they view as scandalous. How embarrassing and sad for them.
I've never been in Scientology,but I've watched your channel since the beginning. I've always admired your honesty and the work you do. Im so sorry that you are having to deal with all of this. I hope you are able to find the happiness you deserve with your new relationship.
Yes, MR´s and LR´s work was valuable. But now they are sh*tting all over their legacy. Sorry that must be said.
Keep shedding your burden my dude, keep shedding! We are here, we see you.
Thanks Aaron . Excellent content. Infuriating and sad at the same time.
What speaks volumes is that AAron NEVER speaks badly about his wife.
He has always respected her privacy. Kudos to him.
He's a real one. No question. And it speaks even more volumes that Claire Headley would use his wife to launch a campaign to discredit Aaron, and ruin his reputation for Mike Rinder. And not even bother to respond to her texts or pick up her calls.
Scientology turns people into sniveling little cowards. With nice pretty smiles in public. And venomous, spiteful, vitriolic gaslighting and manipulation in private.
It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that an ex exec like Claire would stoop to such levels of cowardice. But what Leah is doing is absolutely heart-shattering. What a disgusting display of brainwashed behavior. I've been defending her silence. Hoping she should would be starting to see Mike for what he is. Encouraging him to be open about his lifetime of atrocities against the innocent. Or at the very least, trying to deescalate the situation. But I couldn't even IMAGINE she would be USING WOMEN to participate in a two-faced smear campaign to destroy Mike Rinder's targets. I am done defending her. No more.
It's the Mike Rinder cult of personality. Which still uses the same cowardly tactics that he built his reputation with, from decades at the very top of OSA.
Cowards and frauds. All of them. Nobody has to like anyone. But this is so over the line, only Scientology would stoop this low. 💔🤮
@@Emmamai448 Wait, are you saying if only one person wants out of the marriage, then that person is controlling? Setting someone free and leaving them is controlling? It's the exact OPPOSITE. And have you never heard of court ordered child support? Staying miserable in a marriage is never better for the kids. When are you from, 1800?
Aaron's way or no way? She has always had the option of divorce & would still be eligible for child support payments. It sounds like they have BOTH decided this situation is best for them.
Exactly this. They may have not been in the greatest marriage (it happens) but Aaron obviously respects her. I think that's pretty damn awesome.