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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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