ello, my name is Laurie Dohring, and here is a little bit about myself:

     Before Scientology (20 years ago) - 1. Drugs 2. Fail marriage 3. Truant student, runaway 4. Unable to eat 5. Crying from greif, depression for no apparent reason 6. Not able to articulate my thoughts 7. Severe introversion 8. Low self esteem 9. No confidence 10. No awareness of my abilities 11. Very limited ability to talk to others 12. Overwhelmed by my problems daily 13. Cocktail waitress, secretary 14. Deeply unhappy 15. no goals.

      After Scientology: 1. Drug free and all physical and mental effects of street drugs handled and gone resulting in increased IQ 2. Successful marriage of 19 years and 5 great children 3. Active in several charitable organizations in the fields of education, drug rehabilitation, prison reform and religious freedom 4. Healthy, no physical illness in decades. Strength and stamina to handle a demanding schedule 5. Feelings of joy for no apparent reason 6. Ability to articulate complex ideas to individuals and to groups 7. Extroversion and participation in life to a greater extent than I thought possible 8. Pride in my accomplishments and certainty that I can do what I set out to do 9. Trust myself in ANY situation and frequently put myself in situations that test my abilities on a large scale 10. First, awareness of abilities, then development and demonstration of those abilities toward known goals 11. Genuine interest and affinity for others resulting in natural ease with others in personal and business relationships 12. Confront and handle problems before they emerge 13. CEO of multi-million dollar market research firm 14. Know happiness and joy on a daily basis 15. Short term goals, mid term goals, long term goals for myself, my family, and my company.

      Although I have accomplished the major goals I set out to achieve, I have planned more expansion in all areas of my life. My life was really over by the time I was nineteen - I had lost before even starting because I had no knowledge of how to change my condition. I studied Scientology courses and received personal counseling and I got a life where I had none. Mr. Hubbard's technology had a direct "how-to" influence on me that enabled me get myself from Before to After. How does someone repay that kind of help? All Mr. Hubbard ever asked was that you help someone else. If I can be of help to you in any way, please ask and let me do so.