My ex husband wanted to take our oldest daughter to the Seattle Org and have her do course work and get some auditing. I put my big old foot down and said absolutely no way. I even barged into the Org and the ethics officer's office and told them exactly why she wouldn't be doing any courses or auditing. She was about 5 years old and I thought it was very wrong for a child to be running around in downtown Seattle at night at her age alone when she needed to get her sleep for school. Apparently they were all afraid of me because no one said anything to me about it and I think she was given a communication course to bring home to do. Never happened. She was hoping to spend time with her father and when she found out that she wouldn't be seeing him at all that was the end of it. Scientology destroyed my family. I joined only because I was told if I didn't the church would force us to divorce. In retrospect I should have divorced him at that time. My ex just basically abandoned the family mentally as well as he was never home. He threatened our financial status and we ended up loosing almost everything. Do you know how awful it was to have to explain to my children that the reason I was crying was because their father gave the money for our food to the church and I could either buy food with the money for the utilities or we could starve. We didn't starve but I had to do some really fancy talking to the utility companies who were actually very sympathetic.
You hit the nail... When I heard Serge talking about this, the first time, I was so horrified. Of all the bad things, I'd heard up to then, it trumped all. I still find it really rough listening to Serge. It breaks my heart....
I sent his to the Aftermath Foundation today: I feel that, with what I have found out in the past day, that Mike Rinder should step down because of his egregious treatment of Miriam Francis.Exposing her Police Report shows that Mike Rinder hasn’t gotten very far from what he was in Scientology. I have loved Mike Rinder and Leah since Leah‘s program started. Mike Rinder should leave the Aftermath Foundation because what he did is a lot worse than what Aaron Smith Lavin has ever done.
@@rachezee I looked at his blog before and after I left the comment and didn't find it. Either he took it down or it wasn't very easy to find. These guys don't seem to understand once something is on the net, it may never go away.
I’m not a Scientologist but I’ve watched this channel almost from the beginning. Maybe I’m slow but with this video I finally understand why Aaron does this and why Scientology is such a menace.
Aaron this was a really excellent overview of some of the issues with Scientology. Over the years Ive seen you become more comfortable with allowing yourself space to have the emotions around the topics you're discussing. I want you to know that its really humbling and powerful to see you feeling these emotions. Its ok to be devastated by what this cult has done to people. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest in such a public way. ❤❤
Wow, Aaron...I think this could be ONE of your most important videos! You explained everything so clearly and in terms that anyone could understand. I think it should be sent to anyone and everyone who is in a position to do something about it or who can get it to someone who can do something about this. I'm not in the US, but I think there are some government officials that need to see it as well (maybe Joe Rogan will see it too). This was very powerful Aaron and you should be proud...I know I am proud of you!!!
From what you have described in this video, the Government should be advised - not only is what you said child abuse, but also that is not the conduct that the Government should be approving with recognising this cult as a church- no so called church organisation should be recognised and given taxation exemption for adopting this behaviour with children.
Aaron … thank you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. It isn’t easy and I, for one, feel blessed that you would share that space with all of us. Please take care of yourself. 🤗
Aron, your vulnerability is simply off the charts. Thank you so much for your heart. Yes, it doesn't change anything. But it allows you to offer exquisite self-care to yourself, and that little boy that experienced all the abuse.
The Law does prohibit CHILD NEGLECT!!!! COS NEGLECTS CHILDREN EVERY DAY AND FOR YEARS. Religious protection does not apply!!! They are neglected medically, educationally, and EMOTIONALLY
Oh Aaron. 😢 When you get so choked up just trying to tell us about when you were a young Scientologist, it absolutely shows how much damage, hurt & pain the COS caused you & CONTINUES to cause you. You poor soul. Of course you didn't like nor want Auditing. Please know you can now finally be okay, especially as you help so many people. I cried so hard tonight watching how upset you got, to the point that you couldn't even continue to speak. 😢 I'm so sorry....and I'm so glad you ESCAPED those LUNATICS in the Church of Scientology. Thank you for all you do to protect the children who are still in Scientology, who have no protection since "children do not exist." My heart breaks for you & the memories that haunt you. I'm so very sorry & so glad that you chose to get out & to help others...especially the children. Because (NEWS FLASH!) Children DO exist, no matter what those Sick Scientology Freaks say. Stay strong, my friend. You are one of the strongest survivors I know of... Thank goodness, as well, for Serge. ❤ Take care, my friend.
You're such a star Aaron - I don't mean "famous" just that you are a shining light on this shit that is shoveled on the kids in this awful cult. It's so wrong and I can't understand how the government in the USA allows it to go on.
Wow, Aaron. I feel so disgusted that you all went through this and amazed that the government ALLOWS this to keep happening. This has to stop. Prayers for all of you.
The main thing that I didn't hear, but have heard others say before, is that these guys pay a premium to get audited by certain auditors/children, and that part of that auditing involves removing clothing.This is by far the most disturbing part of the session, apart from the fact that the children are not allowed to leave no matter what they hear from the abusers.
Ikr and you know thats 100% where many predators live and thrive because of all the protection of the CoS imo. Much like the Mormon Church they protect the abusers and prosecute the victims its crazy but I for one expect nothing less in this evil world and no one else should either really, there’s nothing new under the sun they say. When I finally understood this is when I got perspective.
Thank you Aaron. I know that was hard but you explained it very well. Now take a couple deep cleansing breathes and know you are a good dude, you are safe and out of that cult.
At 15.20. Oh Aaron......... My heart broke for you. Please take as long as you need........ We are all here with you ❤ I can see this was not an easy broadcast for you ..............❤ Thank you, Sir ❤❤❤
15:53 Aaron, when you're talking about Serge, and this happens . . . this is probably the greatest evidence of your genuine nature as well as the crimes committed against you and the others. Never regret not holding it back, you can't truly heal if you don't let it out. I was raised in a DEVOUT catholic family and I can relate to your auditing stories, though my experiences don't seem to be as severe as yours, as we had our heads messed with to "CONFESS!®" every thing we had done, might have done, or the priest/nun thought we did. I didn't experience the x-rated grilling, but got enough of the inquisition to relate to your experience. Enough to have tears running down my face while listening to you (and my experience is over 40 years old). I hurt along with you.
A Aron, look at the Children's Rights Charter, by UN (1990). The only country that hasn t ratified it is the US. so, other countries could pursue this angle because there ARE laws which protect children from being treated as adults, no matter whether for religious or other purposes.
Wow, Aaron, you have been emotional before, but this one was memorable. Thank you for explaining all of this, and for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. We are here for you. Thank you Serge and Nora for helping Aaron to heal himself, even though he thought he didn’t need it. Love all you guys ❤️❤️❤️
I have to tell you... this is one of the most heart-wrenching episodes I've seen ... I am so sorry that you went through this and am grateful that you felt safe enough to share this with us. I love you, stand with you, and support you!! XOXO ❤❤❤
Aaron-in DOA's live stream earlier he was by La Poubelle and there is a Notice of Public Hearing tacked to their building. It seems to be related to the renewal of their liquor license-calls for comments, etc., from the public. Might you do a stream about this to clarify and help us understand what we can do with respect to it? Thank you for all you do!
Aaron, I am so sorry you went through this as a child. I am sending you lots of love and hugs. As a mom to a daughter and a pet mom, I think kids need out love to thrive and grow. Going through auditing has to be so traumatic. Thank you for speaking out. Again, sending you and your inner child lots of motherly love. Also I was involved in a cult of Access Consciousness which is based on Scientology and it was traumatic as an adult.
This was a great show. I’ve never been involved in Scientology, but I’ve been very interested in the topic ever since I saw Jason Beghe’s old RUclips video about his experiences as a member. Over the years I followed a number of other ex-members’ stories like Leah Remini as well as watching “Going Clear” and “My Scientology Movie” as more things came out until I landed on your channel. This is the type of information I’m always looking to hear about. I’m aware of the core belief system and how not believing “children are children” can be so problematic, but I didn’t realize they so openly promoted bizarre pedo-esque relationships between adults and children like that.
I remember working as a medical receptionist at a clinic and the chiropractor told me during the trainings the providers received under the company, the company followed a Scientology style training
Watched a video on Liz Gale's channel and saw her show the tiny cans which are for super young kids . I broke out into tears almost immediately. You all are so brave. Thank you all for bringing us these awful truths. The pain you had and are still dealing with, is powerful and heartbreaking.
If you asked anyone that was in Scientology and they said they enjoyed giving Scient Auditing, What would you think of them....I would thing something was wrong with them!!!!
A - Aron, you are so special. I love that you are always true to yourself and genuine in your emotions. Sometimes, I just want to reach out and hug all of your hurt away.❤ Thanks for always being you :)
Hello Aaron seeing you getting upset by what you were put through also see how others lives were so badly harmed & still are to this day trying to to come to terms with everything, so they can eventually move on , shows just how dangerous these people are, and how badly these people need to be stopped 💜💜💜💜
OMG! Aaron! This is one of the best videos you have put out in a long time. I appreciate that this one was difficult, but what an impact it made! I have a much better understanding of what was & is going on in those auditing sessions now. 😢
Aaron never ever stop being you, a true man can show his feelings and even after all the years you have been out of Scientology you still were in more years than you have been out, and the fact that you have the guts to sit and tell us the truth no matter how hard it is for you telling us and for myself as a never in of no faith at all I think it is amazing. I have been aware of Scientology since I was a young woman and that it was a cult, but I just wasn't fully aware of all the true abuses carried out by this CULT. I struggle with why no government's in any country have taken this organisation to court over the abuse of children that just ffffs my brain up, if anyone ever tried doing anything to any of my 6 grandchildren I would be serving life in prison. Children are the most precious gift we if we are lucky enough to have. We had triplets 30 years ago after 7 years of trying and they were born 9 weeks early but they have grown and blossomed into a wonderful young woman and two young men. My heart breaks everytime I hear of the abuse all you children suffered just because a sex mad fantasist LRH said that you had to follow these rules. Thank you for all that you creators in SPTV for bringing this awareness to our attention. Sending love to all of you from the UK 🇬🇧
This is the truth of Scientology. Think about it. Even if this was true would you monetize the way out of it? Would you punish souls who don’t believe every word so much they give their life for a billion years? Would your leader lunge at you over tables screaming “all I want to know is is your crimes?” Is this a religion??? I think NOT.
Thank you for this. It's great that the current focus is on the protests, but I keep thinking that people new to it need to know the basics & potentially may not look through your older videos. It's good to go back to what the problems with scientology are.
I love your program for several reasons. You tell the truth about Scientology, you’re funny, you’re witty and You confront even the people who are ex Scientologists and don’t say the whole truth. You’re not afraid to be transparent. Im so sorry for all you went through in this cult. Cults are the same thing everywhere and children will always suffer, because they are innocent and because being a Christian I know Satan wants to destroy children. I’ll keep praying for your healing. I can see it still hurts. Thank you for helping others to get out. Thanks for telling it like it is.
Aaron you r the best my dear. I watch you all the time. So sad and horrific that this cult has got so “ out of hand” hard to believe that these members get to interrogate kids and get away with it I also didn’t know this was all going on Breaking the law and getting away with it all. You r so honest and say it like it is even though it’s so hard to talk about. Take care of yourself and your girls and family. You come first and your family as well
just loving you, my friend. If the stars align & our paths converge, I’ll share the answers to questions, you still have! Meanwhile, thanks for EVERY bit of information you so freely offer! I’m with you! T.D-Rogers( t-key to you )
I’m always so touched by how tender your heart is for your fellow ex-Scientologists. Prayers for continued healing and that this destructive organization is shutdown. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This influences me to protest my local scientology church. I live in Phoenix and Hubbard's house is here surrounded by a church. Creepy stuff and thank you for being open about it.
I am shocked that CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES has not stepped in! I have worked with them and they remove children from all types of situations that you have alluded to. Do you really know if they have been reported on? LA and Orange County are very strict!!
Aaron, I’m forever touched by your kind and tender heart. That you even have such empathy is a miracle and that you keep it is a blessing. I’m so grateful to “know “ you first from the Aftermath series and now here and I watch at least one video a day. Thank you so much for what you do.
What Aaron is talking about needs more recognition. Just the fact that Scientology does not acknowledge children to be children. Set sets them up for mistreatment and abuse. Make a parent justify, they don't have to parent, do not have to protect their son or daughter. So what if they're 12, they are adults. Now that you are adults, can you imagine if you listened to Scientology kept quiet. None of you would have found each other. Become friends and family and have people to lean on. To be the strong beautiful survivors you are today. 💞
Hey there A-Aron ❤ l just love your channel. The time and patience you devote in helping to enlighten those unfamiliar with CoS, as well as continuing to spread the word to the world, is fantastic! ❤ I live in South Africa, and I am absolutely certain that you and your fellow Protesters starting to make a huge impact here to. Love you all and the Squirrel Squad for everything you are and continue to do ❤
Would RUclips allow a video of a mock auditing session? You've peeked my interest now. Both sect checking and a standard audit. You are truly changing lives
I am a never been & thinking about children being an auditor is traumatizing. Allow yourself to be vulnerable. This shows how far you have come in your recovery.
Much repect to you , Aaron, for the courage and strength to get through telling your story and fighting through the emotions to explain what goes on in the cult. Use these opportunities as your own personal therapy, and think of it as disconnecting further from Sciontology. Keep up your amazing and necessary work and keep the videos coming. Would love to see more from downtown Clearwater.
As a Christian and I believe in God the father and the son and the holy Spirit Scientology is not a church I wish that our government would stop giving him tax-free I'm getting sick of hearing about it so I still think it's a cult I will have to talk to my priest about how I feel 🙏✝️
Honestly, I feel I can relate a bit to the conundrum you mentioned. I grew up in a very Christian household where both of my parents (more so my dad) worked at Kenneth Copeland Ministries. When I first started deconstructing much later, I still believed a good chunk of it, but still felt the need to introduce it to others. Like I weirdly still believed it and didn’t at the same time
I’ll never forget getting stopped on the streets of West LA in the 70’s. to take a “personality test” where they proceeded to tell me how screwed up I was. 😂😂And then on top of it when I found out they charge money for their communication courses etc. I instantly knew what a scam it was.
Its sexual abuse..the fact that anyone ever claims that they got anything good out of auditing is a miracle because obviously the founder didnt design it to be good
My ex husband wanted to take our oldest daughter to the Seattle Org and have her do course work and get some auditing. I put my big old foot down and said absolutely no way. I even barged into the Org and the ethics officer's office and told them exactly why she wouldn't be doing any courses or auditing. She was about 5 years old and I thought it was very wrong for a child to be running around in downtown Seattle at night at her age alone when she needed to get her sleep for school. Apparently they were all afraid of me because no one said anything to me about it and I think she was given a communication course to bring home to do. Never happened. She was hoping to spend time with her father and when she found out that she wouldn't be seeing him at all that was the end of it. Scientology destroyed my family. I joined only because I was told if I didn't the church would force us to divorce. In retrospect I should have divorced him at that time. My ex just basically abandoned the family mentally as well as he was never home. He threatened our financial status and we ended up loosing almost everything. Do you know how awful it was to have to explain to my children that the reason I was crying was because their father gave the money for our food to the church and I could either buy food with the money for the utilities or we could starve. We didn't starve but I had to do some really fancy talking to the utility companies who were actually very sympathetic.
Aye Seattle resident here. The building here is super creepy. Kinda hard to believe they get much traffic here
It's like being married to a junkie.
This is sickening I'm sorry u went thru this..
Wish I could upvote this 10 times. This is the video I've been hoping someone would do for some time. Thank you Aaron.
YES
Absolutely! 👍👍
Yup. Children should not be allowed near the cans. No one under 18, really 21 should ever be involved in auditing, giving or receiving
I agree. 👍👍👍
@@tommycscat you gave me a good protest chant idea. “Protect your kids from windowless vans and Scientology cans!!”
I’ve never been in Scientology, but I hurt along with you Aaron. All of you guys are loved.
Same here, Mark. 😢
You hit the nail... When I heard Serge talking about this, the first time, I was so horrified. Of all the bad things, I'd heard up to then, it trumped all. I still find it really rough listening to Serge. It breaks my heart....
For me too, Serge‘s emotionality is hard to listen to.., he makes my heart heavy and makes me cry every time I listen to him 🥹💔
1. Human trafficking
2. Children abuse
3. Elder neglect and scamming
4. Tax exemption
What's on your list?
One RealEstate Portfolio.
Covering up crimes against adults. Such as SA
Slave labour. Fire Safety Infringements. Human Rights abuses. Family disconnection. Holding people against their will. There are sadly so many.
Disconnection policy
Scamming people out of their money. Harassment and abuse of ex-members.
I sent his to the Aftermath Foundation today:
I feel that, with what I have found out in the past day, that Mike Rinder should step down because of his egregious treatment of Miriam Francis.Exposing her Police Report shows that Mike Rinder hasn’t gotten very far from what he was in Scientology. I have loved Mike Rinder and Leah since Leah‘s program started. Mike Rinder should leave the Aftermath Foundation because what he did is a lot worse than what Aaron Smith Lavin has ever done.
And he just shot himself in the foot again on Rabbit's channel bashing Aaron.
@timothydunn438 that comment is from his carefully curated comment section of his own blog.
@@rachezee I looked at his blog before and after I left the comment and didn't find it. Either he took it down or it wasn't very easy to find. These guys don't seem to understand once something is on the net, it may never go away.
Do you know if it is legal to post her police report since the crime was committed when she was a minor?
@@lonedinosaur13I don't know but that's a good question
Because even though you believed, they were unable to strip your humanity.
I’m not a Scientologist but I’ve watched this channel almost from the beginning.
Maybe I’m slow but with this video I finally understand why Aaron does this and why Scientology is such a menace.
Very damaging cult. Evil beliefs
Beautiful job Aaron!❤. No real church would ever slander a past member. Such a destructive evil cult, they destroy innocence and Souls..
Mormons, jehovah, Amish , lds they all slander. Religion in general is a cult
Aaron this was a really excellent overview of some of the issues with Scientology.
Over the years Ive seen you become more comfortable with allowing yourself space to have the emotions around the topics you're discussing. I want you to know that its really humbling and powerful to see you feeling these emotions. Its ok to be devastated by what this cult has done to people. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest in such a public way. ❤❤
So hard to see you in so much pain. You really have come through a lot victorious. You should be proud !❤
The worst thing about empathy, it hurts.
Now THIS is a video made for our politicians. This would help any Never-In absolutely get it.
This is absolutely awful what happened in Scientology with Children being involved!
No more than any religion as a rule.. They're not pedophiles, rather less than average with their policy of snitching left and right.
Wow, Aaron...I think this could be ONE of your most important videos! You explained everything so clearly and in terms that anyone could understand. I think it should be sent to anyone and everyone who is in a position to do something about it or who can get it to someone who can do something about this. I'm not in the US, but I think there are some government officials that need to see it as well (maybe Joe Rogan will see it too). This was very powerful Aaron and you should be proud...I know I am proud of you!!!
From what you have described in this video, the Government should be advised - not only is what you said child abuse, but also that is not the conduct that the Government should be approving with recognising this cult as a church- no so called church organisation should be recognised and given taxation exemption for adopting this behaviour with children.
Exactly! This cult abuses children. And pays off cops. The government knows what's going on, they are looking the other way intentionally.
Knocked it out of the park! As Jess would say - Xenu bless you lol. Thank you for all you do. Seriously.
NORMAL EMOTIONS, not a breakdown!!
Aaron … thank you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. It isn’t easy and I, for one, feel blessed that you would share that space with all of us. Please take care of yourself. 🤗
Don't forget the elder abuse. The way they treat elderly Sea Org members, like Rosemary, is also one of the worst things they do.
Aron, your vulnerability is simply off the charts. Thank you so much for your heart. Yes, it doesn't change anything. But it allows you to offer exquisite self-care to yourself, and that little boy that experienced all the abuse.
Hi Aaron. I don't know much about scientology but this video is honest and touching. I'm glad you opened up about your treatment in this stupid cult.
The Law does prohibit CHILD NEGLECT!!!! COS NEGLECTS CHILDREN EVERY DAY AND FOR YEARS. Religious protection does not apply!!! They are neglected medically, educationally, and EMOTIONALLY
They should be investigated.
Oh Aaron. 😢 When you get so choked up just trying to tell us about when you were a young Scientologist, it absolutely shows how much damage, hurt & pain the COS caused you & CONTINUES to cause you. You poor soul. Of course you didn't like nor want Auditing. Please know you can now finally be okay, especially as you help so many people. I cried so hard tonight watching how upset you got, to the point that you couldn't even continue to speak. 😢 I'm so sorry....and I'm so glad you ESCAPED those LUNATICS in the Church of Scientology. Thank you for all you do to protect the children who are still in Scientology, who have no protection since "children do not exist." My heart breaks for you & the memories that haunt you. I'm so very sorry & so glad that you chose to get out & to help others...especially the children. Because (NEWS FLASH!) Children DO exist, no matter what those Sick Scientology Freaks say. Stay strong, my friend. You are one of the strongest survivors I know of... Thank goodness, as well, for Serge. ❤ Take care, my friend.
2:15 “Scientology - The Cult of Greed” is also a great book by Jon Atack.
You're such a star Aaron - I don't mean "famous" just that you are a shining light on this shit that is shoveled on the kids in this awful cult. It's so wrong and I can't understand how the government in the USA allows it to go on.
Free country ….evil world
You do the math 😶
Wow, Aaron. I feel so disgusted that you all went through this and amazed that the government ALLOWS this to keep happening. This has to stop. Prayers for all of you.
The main thing that I didn't hear, but have heard others say before, is that these guys pay a premium to get audited by certain auditors/children, and that part of that auditing involves removing clothing.This is by far the most disturbing part of the session, apart from the fact that the children are not allowed to leave no matter what they hear from the abusers.
Ikr and you know thats 100% where many predators live and thrive because of all the protection of the CoS imo. Much like the Mormon Church they protect the abusers and prosecute the victims its crazy but I for one expect nothing less in this evil world and no one else should either really, there’s nothing new under the sun they say. When I finally understood this is when I got perspective.
Thank you Aaron. I know that was hard but you explained it very well. Now take a couple deep cleansing breathes and know you are a good dude, you are safe and out of that cult.
❤ it's heartbreaking and frustrating to know there are so many still in. And so many vulnerable children who are not safe.
At 15.20. Oh Aaron......... My heart broke for you. Please take as long as you need........ We are all here with you ❤ I can see this was not an easy broadcast for you ..............❤
Thank you, Sir ❤❤❤
Thank you for this livestream Aaron. An excellent summation.
15:53 Aaron, when you're talking about Serge, and this happens . . . this is probably the greatest evidence of your genuine nature as well as the crimes committed against you and the others. Never regret not holding it back, you can't truly heal if you don't let it out. I was raised in a DEVOUT catholic family and I can relate to your auditing stories, though my experiences don't seem to be as severe as yours, as we had our heads messed with to "CONFESS!®" every thing we had done, might have done, or the priest/nun thought we did. I didn't experience the x-rated grilling, but got enough of the inquisition to relate to your experience. Enough to have tears running down my face while listening to you (and my experience is over 40 years old). I hurt along with you.
A Aron, look at the Children's Rights Charter, by UN (1990). The only country that hasn t ratified it is the US. so, other countries could pursue this angle because there ARE laws which protect children from being treated as adults, no matter whether for religious or other purposes.
Wow, Aaron, you have been emotional before, but this one was memorable. Thank you for explaining all of this, and for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. We are here for you. Thank you Serge and Nora for helping Aaron to heal himself, even though he thought he didn’t need it. Love all you guys ❤️❤️❤️
I have to tell you... this is one of the most heart-wrenching episodes I've seen ... I am so sorry that you went through this and am grateful that you felt safe enough to share this with us. I love you, stand with you, and support you!! XOXO ❤❤❤
Keep on going, Aaron. You are a genuine person and you are an excellent spokesperson exposing the evil and bizarre institution of Scientology.
Aaron-in DOA's live stream earlier he was by La Poubelle and there is a Notice of Public Hearing tacked to their building. It seems to be related to the renewal of their liquor license-calls for comments, etc., from the public. Might you do a stream about this to clarify and help us understand what we can do with respect to it? Thank you for all you do!
Well....now that's interesting!
@@mischiefmanaged444very ;)
WOW!!! Now I get the South Park episode, what they were saying about LRH. This is absolutely criminal, unbelieveable! 😵😱
Aaron, I am so sorry you went through this as a child. I am sending you lots of love and hugs. As a mom to a daughter and a pet mom, I think kids need out love to thrive and grow. Going through auditing has to be so traumatic. Thank you for speaking out. Again, sending you and your inner child lots of motherly love. Also I was involved in a cult of Access Consciousness which is based on Scientology and it was traumatic as an adult.
This was a great show. I’ve never been involved in Scientology, but I’ve been very interested in the topic ever since I saw Jason Beghe’s old RUclips video about his experiences as a member. Over the years I followed a number of other ex-members’ stories like Leah Remini as well as watching “Going Clear” and “My Scientology Movie” as more things came out until I landed on your channel. This is the type of information I’m always looking to hear about. I’m aware of the core belief system and how not believing “children are children” can be so problematic, but I didn’t realize they so openly promoted bizarre pedo-esque relationships between adults and children like that.
Yes! A recipe for grooming children, no question about it.
I remember working as a medical receptionist at a clinic and the chiropractor told me during the trainings the providers received under the company, the company followed a Scientology style training
Watched a video on Liz Gale's channel and saw her show the tiny cans which are for super young kids . I broke out into tears almost immediately.
You all are so brave. Thank you all for bringing us these awful truths. The pain you had and are still dealing with, is powerful and heartbreaking.
If you asked anyone that was in Scientology and they said they enjoyed giving Scient Auditing, What would you think of them....I would thing something was wrong with them!!!!
A - Aron, you are so special. I love that you are always true to yourself and genuine in your emotions. Sometimes, I just want to reach out and hug all of your hurt away.❤ Thanks for always being you :)
You are OKay, Today, Aaron. And you are safe. You are GREAT at being you and you are great. That's just true.
Hello Aaron seeing you getting upset by what you were put through also see how others lives were so badly harmed & still are to this day trying to to come to terms with everything, so they can eventually move on , shows just how dangerous these people are, and how badly these people need to be stopped 💜💜💜💜
Finally! The real lesson on what Scientology really is.
Aah Aaron you had me in tears.
I'm so sorry.
Thanks for sharing. We need to know what an evil cult scientology is.
OMG! Aaron! This is one of the best videos you have put out in a long time. I appreciate that this one was difficult, but what an impact it made! I have a much better understanding of what was & is going on in those auditing sessions now. 😢
❤❤❤ thank you for being vulnerable to tell truth.
Aaron you are the best! What they did to you and to Serge makes my skin crawl.
Aaron never ever stop being you, a true man can show his feelings and even after all the years you have been out of Scientology you still were in more years than you have been out, and the fact that you have the guts to sit and tell us the truth no matter how hard it is for you telling us and for myself as a never in of no faith at all I think it is amazing. I have been aware of Scientology since I was a young woman and that it was a cult, but I just wasn't fully aware of all the true abuses carried out by this CULT. I struggle with why no government's in any country have taken this organisation to court over the abuse of children that just ffffs my brain up, if anyone ever tried doing anything to any of my 6 grandchildren I would be serving life in prison. Children are the most precious gift we if we are lucky enough to have. We had triplets 30 years ago after 7 years of trying and they were born 9 weeks early but they have grown and blossomed into a wonderful young woman and two young men. My heart breaks everytime I hear of the abuse all you children suffered just because a sex mad fantasist LRH said that you had to follow these rules. Thank you for all that you creators in SPTV for bringing this awareness to our attention. Sending love to all of you from the UK 🇬🇧
Why aren’t Scientology auditors mandated reporters of abuse? How do they keep their tax exempt policy and not be mandated reporters?
Ok, the more I learn about Scientology ,the angrier I get
This is the truth of Scientology. Think about it. Even if this was true would you monetize the way out of it? Would you punish souls who don’t believe every word so much they give their life for a billion years? Would your leader lunge at you over tables screaming “all I want to know is is your crimes?” Is this a religion??? I think NOT.
Thank you for this. It's great that the current focus is on the protests, but I keep thinking that people new to it need to know the basics & potentially may not look through your older videos. It's good to go back to what the problems with scientology are.
I love your program for several reasons. You tell the truth about Scientology, you’re funny, you’re witty and You confront even the people who are ex Scientologists and don’t say the whole truth. You’re not afraid to be transparent. Im so sorry for all you went through in this cult. Cults are the same thing everywhere and children will always suffer, because they are innocent and because being a Christian I know Satan wants to destroy children. I’ll keep praying for your healing. I can see it still hurts. Thank you for helping others to get out. Thanks for telling it like it is.
Aaron you r the best my dear. I watch you all the time. So sad and horrific that this cult has got so “ out of hand” hard to believe that these members get to interrogate kids and get away with it I also didn’t know this was all going on Breaking the law and getting away with it all. You r so honest and say it like it is even though it’s so hard to talk about. Take care of yourself and your girls and family. You come first and your family as well
One of your greatest videos! I can imagine the pain that comes up in retelling your’s and other Scientologist’s experiences. Thank you A Aron.
Bless you mate. I wish MR could see this instead of his Sciento/ OSA brain kick in and going on the attack.
and Rinder believes you do this for the money and you tell people who to sub and unsub to.lmao
I so appreciate your heart and caring for others, Aaron. Thank you for being real and just who you are. ❤
Just started watching the replay and cannot wait to really comment on it later.
Love that you’re never afraid to show emotion. Keep being you Aaron. You have tremendous support behind you xx
just loving you, my friend. If the stars align & our paths converge, I’ll share the answers to questions, you still have! Meanwhile, thanks for EVERY bit of information you so freely offer!
I’m with you! T.D-Rogers( t-key to you )
I’m always so touched by how tender your heart is for your fellow ex-Scientologists. Prayers for continued healing and that this destructive organization is shutdown. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This influences me to protest my local scientology church. I live in Phoenix and Hubbard's house is here surrounded by a church. Creepy stuff and thank you for being open about it.
I just LOVE this channel, thank you!
😢you're the real deal !!! 💕 💕
I am shocked that CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES has not stepped in! I have worked with them and they remove children from all types of situations that you have alluded to. Do you really know if they have been reported on? LA and Orange County are very strict!!
Strict on abusers, except for Scientologists. They are shielded, most likely because of generous "donations" to the police.
Aaron the fact that you are showing emotion to the extent you are shows healing, you are doing great. ❤
Aaron, I’m forever touched by your kind and tender heart. That you even have such empathy is a miracle and that you keep it is a blessing. I’m so grateful to “know “ you first from the Aftermath series and now here and I watch at least one video a day. Thank you so much for what you do.
What Aaron is talking about needs more recognition. Just the fact that Scientology does not acknowledge children to be children. Set sets them up for mistreatment and abuse.
Make a parent justify, they don't have to parent, do not have to protect their son or daughter. So what if they're 12, they are adults.
Now that you are adults, can you imagine if you listened to Scientology kept quiet. None of you would have found each other. Become friends and family and have people to lean on.
To be the strong beautiful survivors you are today. 💞
Hey there A-Aron ❤ l just love your channel. The time and patience you devote in helping to enlighten those unfamiliar with CoS, as well as continuing to spread the word to the world, is fantastic! ❤
I live in South Africa, and I am absolutely certain that you and your fellow Protesters starting to make a huge impact here to.
Love you all and the Squirrel Squad for everything you are and continue to do ❤
Every political leader and law maker needs to hear this video. How can we allow this insanity to continue.
Your soft, empathetic heart is what makes your channel so special. I can understand how you feel. ❤
Would RUclips allow a video of a mock auditing session? You've peeked my interest now. Both sect checking and a standard audit. You are truly changing lives
Aaron: you have such a tender heart. God bless you!
Thank you for explaining all this. I’ve been here for a few months. This is so sad and disturbing. You’re doing incredible work ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Aaron for sharing something that is so personal.
I’m so sorry this happened to all of you Aaron. Sending you lots of momma bear hugs
@47:22 How did Scientology become classified as a religion in 1993? And what was is it classified as before 93?
Dude, I love you so much… your face, your laugh, your style, your content. Haters gonna hate. ❤
Aaron what a powerful video. I cant imagine how tough revisiting these topics are for you.thank you for sharing with us.
I love you Aaron! Thank you! I'm trying to educate people around me. This video is a great tool for me. Thank you for you and the movement!
I am a never been & thinking about children being an auditor is traumatizing. Allow yourself to be vulnerable. This shows how far you have come in your recovery.
Powerful discussion, this subject needs to be discussed continuously keep beating the drum !!
Much repect to you , Aaron, for the courage and strength to get through telling your story and fighting through the emotions to explain what goes on in the cult. Use these opportunities as your own personal therapy, and think of it as disconnecting further from Sciontology. Keep up your amazing and necessary work and keep the videos coming. Would love to see more from downtown Clearwater.
Kathy's question.. Billy Grahnm's family? I felt so much empathy for you on this video. I'm sorry this happened to you. It's ok to cry :)
As a Christian and I believe in God the father and the son and the holy Spirit Scientology is not a church I wish that our government would stop giving him tax-free I'm getting sick of hearing about it so I still think it's a cult I will have to talk to my priest about how I feel 🙏✝️
Love your show. You are truly an expert as well a person who cares for ithers
Honestly, I feel I can relate a bit to the conundrum you mentioned. I grew up in a very Christian household where both of my parents (more so my dad) worked at Kenneth Copeland Ministries. When I first started deconstructing much later, I still believed a good chunk of it, but still felt the need to introduce it to others. Like I weirdly still believed it and didn’t at the same time
Amazing powerful talk. Thank you Aaron. ❤
I’ll never forget getting stopped on the streets of West LA in the 70’s. to take a “personality test” where they proceeded to tell me how screwed up I was. 😂😂And then on top of it when I found out they charge money for their communication courses etc. I instantly knew what a scam it was.
Thank you for your info.
Replay crew!
Bless you Aaron ❤
Its sexual abuse..the fact that anyone ever claims that they got anything good out of auditing is a miracle because obviously the founder didnt design it to be good
Thanks Aaron for your honesty….
The more I learn about Scientology the more I realize that Hubbard just threw a SCI-FI coat of paint on Gnosticism and then called it a day.
Hate seeing you get upset A-A-Ron. Hang in there. You’re doing great things! Thank you for sharing ❤