i am puzzled about two key factors.
one is the fact that the victims agreed to settle out of court, and two, they agreed to a gag order.
those two key factors there, tells me something as i am sure it will tell you something as well.
I wont say what "it" was telling ME, but I find it all interesting to say the least
Why start a post and then say nothing? If you have an opinion I would love to hear what it is.
Many victims of sexual abuse do not want their names splashed across every newspaper in town. I can understand why victims would agree to a gag order.
dear mom and dad,
so you want to here from me and to know how i really feel on certain issues which is understandable.
i mentioned before that i always felt like the black sheep, like something was wrong with me.
My heart really goes out to you. I think your letter is heartfelt and your love for your parents shines through every word.
ok - i've placed myself in a make or break situation.
i don't post a lot so you may not be familiar with me, but feel free to read my initial post on my situation.
a little has changed - i've now not turned in a service report the last two months (june and july) - first time in 25+ years, it feels great!
All the best with sharing this info with your wife. Reasure her of your love as finding out that the organization you hve trusted for so many years is devestating as I'm sure you know! I would speak to her about the pedeophile problem in the org. As a woman who wants to have kids I'm sure she would want to do everything in her power to protect her child. Maybe getting a copy of Barbara Anderson's new cd would be very helpful. Don't overwhelm her with too much info. Pick a few subjects that you know she will respond to. Don't show anger or bitterness towards the borg as that may scare her.
we are so beyond happy and excited, it's a lifelong dream of his to be a cop, and another big step into our new lives..
whoopee!
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Congratulations!!! So great to hear positive stories like this. Life beyond the borg.
nothing major happened, i have just noticed that she doesn't say she loves me anymore.
i used to find it annoying.
i always felt like she only said it to guilt me into having to say that i loved her.
I'm so happy that you have broken the cycle of abuse with your kids. You sound like a great mom.
the funeral part 3. the funeral was over.
it was time to ride out to bury my brother.
my friend and i decided to ride together, and break off from the group because we were hungry, thirsty, and mentally screwy.
Thank you for sharing your feelings so openly. You sound like a truly amazing person. I'm very sorry for your loss.
yes kids, im 40 years old, and scared to death!
i signed up for my classes for medical transcription, to find out i have to take the accuplacer test, just to see if im smart enough to be there!
come on, i havent been in school for 22 years, and im suppose to remember algebra?
Fantastic!!! All the best with your studies oh brainy one!!
i started a thread for this great guy but without his name in the subject.
this is a dear friend that sees the light.
i was dunked in 1972 --- even did a stint as a regular pioneer --- sold the damn tires and wheels off the mobile home to buy gas to preach!.
Welcome! Enjoy. Looking forward to getting to know you.
she was beautiful.
her name was aliyah.
she would have been 5 mos tomorrow.
I'm so sorry for your loss
i believe in god, but i also realize he may not exist.. if you don't believe in god, i really don't care, i'm just curious.. i don't have this need to start threads like "why you must believe in god", or other such nonsense, but some of you still have this "control" issue that you thought you left in the org.
it seems like you must still try to control what others think.
"think like me, or you are an idiot.
I believe in God and have often not posted something that I would have loved to share because I know that athiests will rip into me and I just don't have the energy to keep on deffending my RIGHT to believe. I have the right to believe in God and I acknowledge that they have the right not to believe. I just don't understand why the one side have to argue and insult the otherside (that goes for both believers and non-believers).
