I entered Scientology at the age of eighteen, a shy and emotionally disturbed teenager, a psychological survivor of a painfully dysfunctional family. I had little confidence or self-esteem. Within months, I was transformed into an aggressive, radical Scientologist. As a result of daily hypnotic rituals and an unending barrage of propaganda form “bulletins” and tapes, I was completely indoctrinated and fiercely dedicated to the group.