I agree with most of the first two posters. I have to say this though, Ginger is an avid believer in free speech and I have alot of respect for her for that, she has defended it to her own peril at times. However, we all must realize that with the freedom of free speech comes those that use words to help and those that use words to hurt. Gingers contribution to survivors I think is immeasureable. All survivors , or almost all have done what they can to help. As for me, all I did was close the program and help where I could over the years. I appreciate what guest said but I did only what I felt I had to at the time. No more, no less. Richard did the same thing, he and I did what we felt was right and what we felt we could do at the time. Often, I know I have felt that it wasn't enough. I know too that I regret anyone I hurt in Straight. I know that Sammy has put herself , her emotions on the line more than once, I know Mike has tackled his own reservations and stood up to them when the survivors needed him. I know Ginger has always been there providing what she can and many other survivors have done alot to help. Yes, there are those that do things that hurt more than help but I see those as wounded people that need the rest of us.I hope that came out right , I just meant that if we look at the attacks as coming from someone who is hurting we all might respond differently.
I agree that a board that is geared toward helping or offering a place where survivors can talk about what is going on with them without the fear of being torn apart is needed. The sad thing is I don't think any of us survived Straight with no damage, nor do I think that many of us would ever go to a counselor again. So, in that, Straight made sure not only to do permanent damage but to make sure we could never seek help for it either.So, we really only have each other.
If Ginger is willing to make another board, I would be willing to participate with it along with the second poster. We would need another name for the board though and I do think registeration is a plus.
Perhaps it could be a protected board of some sort where all could talk about what is going on with them the good and the bad and or make suggestions to help survivors get justice. That would be up to Ginger though.
I normally don't post on here but maybe once a year or so. What we have to realize though as I said before I don;t think any of us came out smelling rosey from Straight therefore, all of us have issues that permanent, buttons that can be pushed, damage that really cant be fixed. That is the sad thing , Straight did do permanent damage to everyone not just emotional or mental but financial as well. So, there is a host of damage on this board and throwing that all together can get rough at times.
I don't think any of us are qualified to help fix what Straight did, but I do think we can listen to each other and try to help build each other up instead of tear each other down.
So, you will have to ask ginger if she can put a board like that up.
