Sure. There are cases where people who wanted to leave Scientology were harassed. They received threats and were followed around. It was like they couldn't escape the organization's reach even when they decided they no longer wanted to be part of it.
One specific story is about a person who entered the Scientology headquarters with high hopes of self - improvement. But soon they were made to feel like they were constantly being watched and judged. They were forced to confess their most private thoughts during auditing sessions and were then made to feel guilty if they didn't conform to the organization's ideals.
Yes. There are reports of people being subjected to intense and sometimes cruel 'auditing' sessions within the Church. These sessions can be mentally and physically exhausting, and some have described them as more of a form of control than a spiritual practice.
The control over information is also a big part of the horror. The Church of Scientology tightly controls what its members can read, watch, or listen to. This isolation from the outside world makes it difficult for members to think critically about what they are being taught. A former member described how she was not allowed to read any books that were not approved by the church. When she finally managed to read some independent literature, she realized how much she had been misled by Scientology.
Sure. There are reports of members being forced to cut off all communication with non - members, including family and friends who are not part of the church. This causes a great deal of emotional pain and can lead to the breakdown of relationships. It's like they create a bubble where only the church's influence is allowed.
I don't have a personal scientology horror story, but I've heard some accounts. Some people claim that the organization has a very strict and controlling hierarchy. Members are often pressured to donate large amounts of money and cut off ties with those who oppose scientology. There are also reports of mental manipulation and exploitation within the group.
There was a student who got sick during a crucial exam week. They had to take the exams while feeling really unwell. The horror was not only in the physical discomfort but also in the fear of not performing well because of their illness. The school's strict exam policies didn't really allow for much flexibility in such cases.
One person said that after starting Shakeology, they felt extremely fatigued all the time. It was as if their energy levels had dropped rather than increased as the product promised.
Sure. One 'bellafill horror story' is about a man who had Bellafill injected in his nasolabial folds. After a while, he noticed that the area became hard and rigid. It made his facial expressions look odd and restricted his normal movement. He regretted getting the Bellafill injection as it really affected his appearance in a negative way.
Yes. There was a story of a young woman who was captured by ISIS. She was sold into slavery and endured countless physical and mental abuses. Her life was completely ruined by those barbarians.
A user shared that they followed Noom's advice strictly but still didn't see any significant weight loss results. They were disappointed as they had put in a lot of effort, changing their eating habits and increasing their exercise as per the app's suggestions. They felt that the app's promised outcomes were not realistic for everyone.