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Leia Rini’s ordeal begins with a tragic start: she was brought into Scientology against her will at the tender age of nine, when her parents converted to the church. Forced into the religion at such a young age, she had little say in the matter. Now, as an adult who has chosen to leave—and who has gained a clearer understanding of the church’s practices—she faces ongoing consequences. Her experience underscores how Scientology’s influence can linger long after a person departs, particularly when they’ve been conditioned from childhood.