Sinéad O'Connor's death at the age of 56 has produced an outpouring of tributes to her as a transformative artist and political figure, as well as moving portraits of her struggles with mental illness, something she was more open about than most.
Jack was a malignant narcissist and seems to see people only for their usefulness to him. Seems like a perfect $cientologist to me. Well done Emily and especially Pete Griffiths. Well done.
Emily’s story resonates with me. Looking back, I was so vulnerable as a young mom. Her description of Jack sounded familiar, too, only the one I knew didn’t have a cult to back up his abuse and passive aggression and inflated idea of himself. Having a whole organization confirming —celebrating— his narcissism makes it way, way worse.
There but for the grace of Xenu… glad you got yourself and your baby out, girl.
The cool part about that wince we probably both get when we think about our Jacks is that it represents our immunity. I know I can see that ish coming six miles away now, and I will never fall for it again.
Scientology’s allure is the level of zealous certainty one feels once one has several consecutive epiphanies regarding how Hubbard’s truths re the universal answers. Members convey that confidence and it was particularly attractive 20 years ago. Now with all the exposure of the lies of Scientology that kind of hubris doesn’t cut it. Sinéad dodged the bullet.
Scientology destroys creativity I’ve seen it time and time again.
Jack, though he may be Clear, is clearly a narcissist. Emotional poisonings. Triangulation. Sending in his flying monkeys (the letters). Bold cheating. Creating doubt about your own observations. Egomania. Threats if you tried to leave. Good job, Emily, for getting out of that predicament.
Nice work, Emily
𝘌𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘰𝘥.
And she has a sense of humour, too.
Jack was a malignant narcissist and seems to see people only for their usefulness to him. Seems like a perfect $cientologist to me. Well done Emily and especially Pete Griffiths. Well done.
Wise chosen words When I read the "demigod" characteriation I replaced it with "genuine asshole deluxe".
Bread and butter, Ze Mooo! I didn't read your comment until I had posted mine.
Emily’s story resonates with me. Looking back, I was so vulnerable as a young mom. Her description of Jack sounded familiar, too, only the one I knew didn’t have a cult to back up his abuse and passive aggression and inflated idea of himself. Having a whole organization confirming —celebrating— his narcissism makes it way, way worse.
There but for the grace of Xenu… glad you got yourself and your baby out, girl.
The cool part about that wince we probably both get when we think about our Jacks is that it represents our immunity. I know I can see that ish coming six miles away now, and I will never fall for it again.
Scientology’s allure is the level of zealous certainty one feels once one has several consecutive epiphanies regarding how Hubbard’s truths re the universal answers. Members convey that confidence and it was particularly attractive 20 years ago. Now with all the exposure of the lies of Scientology that kind of hubris doesn’t cut it. Sinéad dodged the bullet.
Scientology destroys creativity I’ve seen it time and time again.
Seems to me Scientology creates narcissists, always one elevating themselves over another and berating them. Love the article.
Jack, though he may be Clear, is clearly a narcissist. Emotional poisonings. Triangulation. Sending in his flying monkeys (the letters). Bold cheating. Creating doubt about your own observations. Egomania. Threats if you tried to leave. Good job, Emily, for getting out of that predicament.