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Offline Anonymous

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« on: July 29, 2003, 02:24:00 PM »
Hello everyone. I am a sister of Joel and Jackie's, and believe me I used to think that was NOTHING to be proud of.
I have enjoyed reading the information on this site and felt that I needed to send a little note of my own.
As some of you may or may not know, Joel is not involved with "The Program" anymore, and has not been for quite a few years.  I am proud that he finally found the will and strength to leave and to start a normal life.  I completely understand about some of the grudges that are being held against Joel, but as we all know, he fell victim to the Newton's as did many of you.  Trust me, I have just as much resentment and disgust towards "The Program" as any of you, afterall it took away my brother AND sister from me! and transformed them into something that was unexplainable and downright embarrassing.
But....for anyone who still has a loved one involved with the Newton's.....I can tell you that there is hope. I always prayed that Joel would eventually come back to our family, and he has.  He is a wonderful and loving brother and father....and I thank God that he is straight and alive!  
Yes...I could hold grudges against him for the past...but where is that going to get me? Brotherless for another 10 years...NO THANKS!
It was not easy to forgive and forget all of the events that occurred BEFORE and AFTER his program days, but I did...and because of that..I have a brother whom I adore.
As for Jackie, all I can do is pray for my two nephews, whom I have never met before!
I sincerely wish all of you the best of luck...and may Dr.Fig Newton rot in his blue chair!!!
LOVE YA!
Claudia Messaros C******
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2003, 08:18:00 PM »
thank you for posting claudia. i can appreciate your what you had to say. i was in kids for a very long time so i know how it feels to be lost. how old are you? im just curious because i never knew about you. jackie and joel never talked about having a wonderful sister like your self :wave:
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2003, 01:40:00 AM »
Thank you for the positive contribution. This place, as was Kids, can be so perfidious.

Contrary to the comment by Anon.., Joel did indeed talk about you in Kids. I remember him being sincerely regretful and sorry for his treatment of you.

Peace.

ttfn
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2003, 03:40:00 AM »
Hey Claudia!

I hear a baby is on it's way... CONGRATULATIONS!  I am so happy for you and I wish you the best.

Christy
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2003, 11:58:00 AM »
Thanks for the letter, I didn`t know you but I sure knew Joel. I hate to say it but he really helped me.I did see him "loose it" on people a few times when they acted up or out or whatever it was called,but I knew he cared about us.       all the best to you and him! does any one know where Joel is or how to find him? I`d love to talk to him.            
 
                    EMJ
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« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2003, 11:26:00 AM »
Do you have a nephew named "Miller" after Newton?  I heard that Jackie married Drew Giganti and they have a son named after Newton.
--curious
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2003, 03:04:00 PM »
This is my first post. I usually just read cause I'm interested in how people are doing. I know some people here but not too many. I have wondered many times how Jackie was doing. I read some bad things about her here and I just wanted to let her sister know that she was my staff and oldcomer in California (when we had no oldcomers on the girls side) and she helped me so much. She was very kind and caring to me when alot of other people were not, even when I was a "nonworker" or whatever they called it. I will never forget her or the kindness she showed me during a very scary time in my life.
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2003, 01:55:00 PM »
Were you in KIDS of Southern California?  could you email me at the email address found at http://www.kidsofsoutherncalifornia.com??
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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2003, 05:07:00 PM »
I'm sorry but I could not find your email. To answer your question yes I was in kids of southern cali. also straight in California and in Dallas.
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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2003, 12:19:00 PM »
Hi Claudia, You don,t know me but I am Kristi's little sister Lissa. I have also lost a sister do to the Newtons, and have not meet my little niece. I guess she is name after you. That is great. I often wonder should I write my sister just to see if she will write back or maybe be friends agian. I just wanted to know your not alone out there. If you would like my e-mail let me know. lissa
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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2003, 05:40:00 PM »
Thank you, Claudia, for giving me the courage to write.  I discovered this site two weeks ago and have felt like a voyeur reading some of the posts.  Like Claudia (who I remember from Rivers Edge), I was a KIDS sibling.  Unfortunately, as many of you know, my brother, Phil Winograd, died in 1996.  

Although most of you probably don't remember me, I remember some of you and am glad to read that so many have overcome the obstacles that you faced as a result of the KIDS program.

I'd enjoy hearing from any of you who remember either my brother or me.  Happy Holidays to all.

Allison Winograd G*******  
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« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2003, 08:07:00 PM »
Hi Allison,

This is Craig Palmer.  I am not sure if you remember me but I remember you and your brother.  I was very sad to hear about your brother.  He was my newcommer and we were friends after kids.  I actually am the one who picked him up at the building after he had been in the ceiling for God knows how long.  I hope all is well for you and your family.  I know the holidays must be tough every year.

Craig Palmer
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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2003, 10:55:00 PM »
Hello Allison.  I reposted your post at the bbs associated with kidsofelpaso.com where many read that were in KIDS of El Paso.  I knew and remember Phil well and was sad to learn of his passing only a couple of years ago.  I will email you soon.
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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2003, 08:30:00 AM »
Thanks Craig and KidsofElPaso for your responses and messages of condolence.

Craig, I remember you and know that my mother has very fond memories of you and your mother.  Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't you and Phil roommates for a while after the "Great Escape" episode?  

I hope that your life is filled with happiness.

All my best,
Allison
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2003, 02:51:00 AM »
I'm with the "Anon." who made her first post to the site. Jackie never showed me anything but kindness and care at K of BC.
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