I kept my phone with me all day, and I checked the messages on the 866-XSEAORG number, and no messages from Ivan.
He might just be temporary in the area.
We'll see when he calls.
My cell phone direct number is 412-260-1170.
I invited a Canadian scholar to visit me this weekend, but there are other ex Scientologists in Pittsburgh who can put Ivan up or at least advise him, whatever.
Usually people coming out of the Sea Org are pretty savvy and "make it go right" no matter what.
Over the 3-4 years that the 866-XSEAORG number's been available, I average 7-10 calls, mostly "hang ups", a week.
There has only been a few persons, usually family of ex Sea Org members, who I've been able to help with advice.
I believe about 99.99% of ex Sea Org people figure it out, how to restart their lives.
Especially now with Facebook and so many chat sites to read, and even before that, ex Sea Org already have plans how to restart their lives, in almost all cases.
People who were sort of on the edge or kids, they have the hardest times.
I think LA is probably likely a better place to restart, since there are MORE ex Scn kids who have done that, in LA region, my guess.
For everyone's benefit, and anyone wishing to help give TIPS on restarting life, the following is the text from the Advertisement for the Venice Family Center, which has real ex cult professional counselors.
Please copy and share this in the future:
HAVE YOU LEFT A CULT OR OTHER
HIGH-DEMAND GROUP?
Do you need help with:
EDUCATION?
MEDICAL CARE?
HOUSING?
EMPLOYMENT?
STARTING AGAIN?
Come see us at the Venice Family Clinic
604 Rose Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
310-664-7522
Started September 15, 2008
Free of charge!