I was in my early 20s when I was introduced to Scientology. I was literally on my way down. I think it was just a matter of time before this time would have hit. I had been a model, quite thin and beautiful. The man of my life left me and my whole world fell apart. The most obvious thing for a person to think is, "I wasn't good enough for him. What is wrong with me, etc. etc." I began to overeat, compulsively, out of control and of course gained a tremendous amount of weight. As if it wasn't enough that I was now alone, I was now alone and fat. What a predicament!! The more I would try to lose weight, the more I would gain. I tried every therapy I could find, doctor, self-hypnosis, group therapy, diets, etc. One nice thing, I was so sucked into my body now, that I conveniently forgot that I no longer had the love of my life. And I never wanted him to see me, so of course, I made no effort to find him.

     One day, a friend from work, asked me if I was really miserable and if I needed some help solving my problem. I said, "NO". I can handle this myself. Then of course, I gained more weight.

     A few weeks later, I literally ran to her and asked her what she was referring to. She gave me a demonstration of the mind and how it worked and how it worked unfavorably and the background behind compulsions and inhibitions and explained how easy it was to erase these things with Scientology counseling. I ran literally into an organization and 4 weeks later, my compulsive uncontrolled desire to destroy myself was gone.

     But more important than being thin as I now am and have been ever since with absolutely no effort, I am happy about myself and my life. I can smile and know that no one can ever take that away from me. And this is a gift that is worse more money than one could ever dream.