John Travolta Admits Son Jett Suffered From Autism - Page 2
The autism disclosure adds to the family's previous claims that Jett suffered from Kawasaki disease, a rare illness that affects the blood vessels in young children. Travolta is a leading Scientologist, and Scientology doesn't always agree with autism as a diagnosis.
Travolta divulged the details of Jett's final minutes in an official interview with the Royal Bahamas Police at the Central Detective Unit in Nassau on Feb. 25.
None of this should surprise anyone who followed this story before and after Jett's death, but it confirms a well-kept secret the Travolta family was likely pressured into keeping for all these years, quite likely from Scientology officials.
Or in other words, how can a high-profile celebrity Scientologist admit their child is suffering from a disease that doesn't exist, and worse yet, how can they be allowed to effectively treat their child, when lower level members are told NO WAY to these live-saving drugs.
The Travolta's are in a Catch-22 here, damned if they do, damned if they don't. I also have a theory about some of what we are seeing happening to John. While this is only my theory, I feel pretty strongly about it.
There have long been reports about John Travolta being trapped in the cult because of secrets they may have relating to his sexual past which could, in theory, hurt his movie career. Because of Scientology's firm hold on those in its grips, John has been forced to live a duplicitous life, including the treatment of his beloved son. I feel strongly that John is doing some MAJOR soul-searching and perhaps, dare I say, weighing his options.
If John left the cult, it might be a bit difficult at first, but he would likely find himself a real hero to the public, which is becoming increasingly aware of the abuses of Scientology. Sometimes losing a loved one, especially if you could have saved them, can cause a person to rethink their place in the world.
So John, if you are thinking of stepping off the bridge, but are afraid to, please don't be. Whatever the CoS has on you is NOTHING compared to what they've done to you, and I can assure you the world outside will welcome you with open arms. Jason Beghe left, Nicole Kidman left and so can you. You and Jett are in our thoughts John.
(many thanks to the alert critic who sent me this story)
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