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A bench has been dedicated in Mike Rinder’s honor—a place for families to connect, to reflect, and to remember those they love.
Mike’s greatest wish was to end Scientology’s cruel disconnection policy, to help families find their way back to each other.
This bench is meant to be a space where people can sit, think, and, hopefully, reconnect with loved ones.
Whether you live in Clearwater or are just visiting, I hope this spot brings comfort and reflection.
@ChristieRinder (Mike’s wife), @claireheadley, and I chose the perfect spot—a place where people can pause and honor the ones they’ve lost or those they still hope to reunite with.
In loving memory of my dear friend and brother, and a friend to so many—my Mikey.
A heartfelt thank-you to @MyClearwater for helping make this possible.
I couldn’t care less what anyone says—AOC is the future of the Democratic Party because she actually prioritizes governing for the people instead of treating public office like a get-rich-quick scheme.
Donald J. Trump
is a liar
is a bully
is a fraud
is a cheat
is a prick
is a sexist
is a racist
is a bigot
is a xenophobe
is a homophobe
is transphobic
is an egomaniac
is a sever narcissist
is a con-man
is a scam-artist
is a racketeer
is a white supremacist
is a delicate little snowflake
is an adjudicated rapist
is a sexual predator
is a fake strongman
is a piece of shit
is pure fetid scum
is a gaslighter
is a blowhard
is a backstabber
is not accountable for his mistakes
likes to make vulnerable humans feel unsafe
wants to make Elon the first trillionaire
is a whiny little bitch
blames blames blames others
is a 34x convicted felon
is a twice impeached "president"
incited a deadly insurrection
was impeached twice
was indicted 4 times
not trustworthy
stacked SCOTUS with maga scum
overturned Roe v. Wade
cheats at golf
went to Chelsea Clinton's wedding
cheated on his pregnant wife with a porn stars
paid hush money to prevent ⬆️ from going public
donated to The Clintons
spawned colossal pricks Don & Eric
was a democrat
is a RINO
is a chaos & destruction operator
was Jeff Epstein's buddy
coddles up to dictators & authoritarians
starts fires and then claims credit for putting them out
shits on our allies
loves whiteness
hates women
spray tans
eats junk food
sold his soul to Putin
does a moronic double jerk-off dance
deserves what is coming to him
will pay the ultimate price
should be in prison
IS NOT MY PRESIDENT
BREAKING: In a stunning display of strength, protestors arrived at Elon Musk’s Tesla showroom today in New York to protest his and Trump’s efforts to dismantle our government. This is awesome
🚨 BOOOOOM!!!
Senator Bennet might have just ended RFK Jr.'s chances of being nominated as HHS Secretary. Watch how he cuts through the BS and asks the tough questions.
THIS is how you do it.
On Sunday, we lost a giant, and I lost a man who was more than a friend—he was my family.
It’s impossible to imagine the last 13 years of my life without Mike Rinder. He was my anchor, my trusted partner, and my closest confidant. The thought of moving forward without him feels unbearable.
When I left Scientology, Mike was one of the first people I turned to. From that moment, he became my lifeline. Together, we embarked on an incredible journey that included The Aftermath and our podcast, Fair Game. But Mike was so much more than my partner in this fight—he was my brother, my father, my best friend… in every way that mattered.
Mike saved my life and the life of my daughter. He stood by me through battles that felt insurmountable, giving me strength when I had none left. I owe him a debt I could never repay.
I haven’t yet come to terms with the reality that I can’t call him, text him, or hear his voice anymore. I am shattered in ways I never thought possible, overwhelmed by the weight of this loss. I have cried endlessly and can’t seem to move from my bed since coming home from being with him and his grieving family.
I’ll have so much more to say about Mike and the legacy he leaves behind—words that will attempt to honor his immeasurable contribution to this world, to my life, and to the lives of countless others.
But for now, I want to honor his memory by fulfilling one of his last wishes: encouraging support for his son Jack’s college fund.
In his post-Scientology life, Mike was a man transformed. He worked tirelessly to right the wrongs of his past and beyond. He owed no one anything. Mike was offered a lot of money to stay silent about Scientology’s criminal activities, and he refused and did the work. There was not one call that Mike didn’t take, not one person Mike didn’t try to help, despite the many heartbreaks he endured from those who needed him. Mike also became an incredible husband and an attentive, loving father to Jack and his stepson Shane.
One of the many heartbreaks Mike suffered was the absence of his older children, Taryn and Benjamin, who disconnected from him due to Scientology’s cruel policies after he courageously escaped its abuse.
Mike adored Jack, who is just 12 years old. He was consumed with knowing he wouldn’t be there to see Jack grow into adulthood.
If you’re able, I hope you’ll join me in contributing to Jack’s college fund, ensuring that Mike’s dreams for his son can still come true.
Click Here To Contribute: https://t.co/gGoyPc9XLE
Please keep Mike’s brave and devoted wife, Christie, their son Jack, and Mike’s stepson Shane in your thoughts and prayers. They’ve lost a husband and father whose love knew no bounds, and I’ve lost someone whose presence in my life was irreplaceable.
My Mikey, I will miss you every day, and I just don’t know how to do it without you.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is among our nation’s highest honors. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award than you, @HillaryClinton. I’m so happy we could celebrate together.
@LoriLightfoot@POTUS Great picture!! Lori, you did an amazing job as the mayor of this great city. You especially got us through Covid-19 the best you could. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for you.
Eliminated the state grocery tax ✅
Erased medical debt ✅
Lowered health care costs ✅
Banned junk insurance plans ✅
Illinoisans deserve a fair chance to succeed — and under my administration, we're lifting the everyday burdens they face.
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: No attempts to restrict the freedoms and opportunities of Illinoisans will be tolerated. I’ve defended the rights of Illinoisans for the last 6 years, and I will continue to do so in Trump’s second term.