That's it...you MAY still be attached, but it does not necessarily mean that you will.
Most of the Gaians which were not born on the station have family and friends in lawful space. They can still be in touch. Keeping in touch with friends and the government that openly announces you as enemy of the state is different, though. It kind of makes you reconsider your feelings towards the government, and if I remember correctly, you are also renounced of your official citizenship.