Pam Adkins

Psychologist, aspiring philanthropist, sci fi obsessed nerd, and music lover. I always have song lyrics in my head.

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

#viralvirus Please help make our video go viral with a 1000 likes #TeamGiveaDAAM

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@necessarygadget @asrulsani_26 Do not buy this! My husband bought one. It broke after a few months and he almost fell. The company will not respond.

[Claire Headley @claireheadley]

My heart is broken, and yet I feel compelled to share this. Words do not feel possible in this moment, and yet they are necessary.

On January 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., we lost a true hero, a legend, a warrior, a survivor, a husband, a father, our family of choice, an amazing person, and a friend in the truest sense of the word.

Mike Rinder, you will always be loved, always be missed, and you will always be celebrated.

Do you believe in second chances? Well, I do.

And god damn it, Mike, you made the most of your second chance like none I’ve ever seen. You were dragged into an abusive and dangerous cult as a child. Your response? You did as many humans would do—myself included—you worked hard to excel, to make your family proud, to commit to a cause, and doing so led you to some very dark places indeed. What makes you unique, Mike, is that you knew the dangers of this abusive organization better than most—firsthand. And yet, when your opportunity came to escape, you turned right around and fought back, knowing full well the weight the consequences of this would bear—on yourself, on your family, on your loved ones. But you did it anyway, because you knew it was the truly right and only honorable thing to do.

It is a rare human who has the courage, integrity, perseverance, and humility to walk out of a fire, turn around, and walk right back in to save others.

While Marc and I escaped before you, and while we experienced fair game at your hand, we never once blamed you nor held any hard feelings toward you. We knew full well the consequences of our decision to speak out, just like you did. And if it wasn’t you, it would have been someone else. We never doubted that for one second. We were just so grateful to have the opportunity to reunite with you in the free world—something we NEVER imagined would happen until it did.

I had the honor of knowing you for 23 years. I think it’s fair to say that I saw you at your best and at your worst. Through it all, you were special and unique. When I was at my utmost lowest point, banished to the Hole in January 2005 and having lost my husband, you showed me kindness and compassion, despite consequences, when no one else did.

My heart broke the many times I witnessed David Miscavige physically, emotionally, and verbally abuse you, brutally. I’m so sorry I did not stand up for you in those moments, even if it would have meant the end of my story.

It has truly been my honor and blessing to count you as a dear friend, as my family of choice, as my brother, as my fellow warrior.

You have always inspired me to keep going, to continue advocating for victims, and to keep fighting for the end of Scientology abuses, even as it was exhausting and took a huge toll on my mental well-being, my safety, and my happiness.

Mike, you inspire me to be a better person; to keep fighting the good fight; to keep my head up with the knowledge and commitment that I can do hard things, even when I don’t believe in myself. You never once doubted me.

I don’t remember the first time you coined the name “Claire Bear” for me, but however many years ago that was, it stuck. You recognized me for who I am, and while I will shed tears, I will lean into that and learn to appreciate and respect the hole that has been left in my heart.

You are so very loved, Mike Rinder. We will take care of Christie and your boys as you asked. Sweet Christie, I love you to the moon and back, more than my own sisters. Shane and Jack, you will be our family forever. We love you as the auntie and uncle Scientology deprived you of.

And Mike, thank you for your incredibly beautiful vision: I well remember our conversation back in 2013, where we talked about the impact of disconnection on our kids. “What if we spend time together, vacation together, and have our kids grow up as cousins?” you suggested. Of course, we immediately loved the idea, and so it came to be.

F**k you, Scientology and David Miscavige. Mike Rinder is a legend and will always be a legend. He leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, advocacy, and truth, and you will NEVER take that away.

I commit to continuing to fight this fight, even when I feel the need to bow my head in exhaustion, in Mike’s honor.

I am truly so grateful I was able to be with you to the end. We love you deeply, brother! Rest easy. We’ve got this. Fly high. 🙏🏻

Mike’s final blog post: https://t.co/8nsPidXOv4

GoFundMe in honor of Mike’s wishes: https://t.co/TLYKs3Mf0V

With love, Claire
#ClaireBear

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@Cary_Elwes @PatinkinMandy Happy Birthday!

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@ATRightMovies Worms Roxanne!

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@alekspaun @TahmohPenikett Definitely the trainer wheels. I was channeling my inner Aleks.

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

Still my absolute favorite #GISH item ever. Thanks to @greeendana and thanks to @TahmohPenikett and @alekspaun for inspiring it. I miss GISH.

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@ChrisSheltonMsc I was driving today. I suddenly heard a bull horn. I thought there was a carnival. No, it was a caravan of vehicles with Trump signs, shouting "Unity in our Community" Trump 2024. There was a giant pic of Trump as Rambo. I wish I had a picture. And they were blasting YMCA

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@ChrisSheltonMsc I have said this from day 1. Dr. Phil is ridiculous.

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@ChrisSheltonMsc @psychharm Not all meds cause TD. "Quite a few" compared to the hundreds I've worked with. Those with Schizophrenia and are trying to beat up imaginary beings or never sleep due to voices have a much better quality of life now

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@ChrisSheltonMsc @psychharm Ask people who have bipolar or Schizophrenia how they feel I've worked with alot & can see the difference a mood stabilizer or antipsychotic can make its hard to find the right meds and there are side effects sometimes. But people can actually live a life.

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@Omundson as our tradition, @greeendana and I took Timmy-O to the @frankturner concert. #NotDeadYet

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@Grubhub_Care @Grubhub I already tried that. I was told nothing they could do. Because I asked for help several times. Apparently I'm making it up.

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@Grubhub So apparently, after @Grubhub messes up your order so many times, you can no longer get a refund. First, my order wasn't right, then it was delivered to the wrong house, now an entire meal is missing and they won't do anything. Worst customer service ever.

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@edschum @UltioetVeritas @AftermathFdn Same. I want mine back too. Plus helping @MikeRinder and doing a birthday fundraiser on Facebook

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@CreationEnt I would bring @greeendana . After losing people and health issues it would be amazing to be at a con again.
We have to apologize to @mishacollins for dissing him for @chrisschmelke . And we need to talk to @GilMcKinney and @TahmohPenikett to see if they remember @giveadaam

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

Wow. No words

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@POTUS I hoping our elected officials can put some of their focus on tax exempt institutions that call themselves religious, but are nothing but abusive human traffickers that cover up crimes.

[Steve Martin @UnrealBluegrass]

If Trump becomes president again, after all we know ,and you supported his campaign you will have participated in the end of American democracy.
You will not be rewarded by your leader beyond a rush you might seek for upending civility.
You aren't part of his plan.
He is the entirety of his plan and the future will belong to him.
Not you.
You won't get a thank you or a knowing nod.
He will allow you to buy trinkets with his image and name emblazoned.
Trump is a despicable example of human kind.
Devoid of compassion.
Devoid of any respect for knowledge and education.
Trump is the fully realized Id.
He will have no guardians , no guard rails and no shame.
He cannot tell the difference between what he is and what he wants.
There is none when you analyze the situation.
He flunks Descarte's building block syllogism automatically.
He can't think so no therefore.
Ego driven rage and revenge.
If you're inclined to assist him please rethink your reasons.
#Trump

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@ChrisSheltonMsc I will never get it. It really is a cult. The cognitive dissonance is strong with them. He's a criminal, a liar, a racist, etc.,etc. I feel there aren't many good politicians, but you have to follow the worst?

[Pam Adkins @40ftpam]

@JMAppearances @JamesMarstersOf @GalaxyConRDU Please come to @MotCityComicCon