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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Straight, Inc. and Derivatives => Topic started by: ShebbyLeavers on October 07, 2004, 06:37:00 PM

Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 07, 2004, 06:37:00 PM
I logged onto this site over a year ago and got all freaked out when I read that attorneys were looking for names of Senior Staff Members to include them in their class actions but for some reason I am drawn back once again.  I ran a search for my name and found a lot of colorful posts to say at best and I saw ones about a possible reunion in July.  Did it happen and what's happening with the Dallas survivors.  I saw Andy Bromberger's posting.  I love you big.  It's been way to long since I hugged your neck.  I tried to email Lesli Eberstein just now but that post was over a year old so if you still check this out, email me at *********
I still keep in touch with lots of people from Straight but haven't heard from those that moved away and I'd love to hear from you.  [ This Message was edited by: ShebbyLeavers on 2004-12-06 06:33 ]
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on October 07, 2004, 10:28:00 PM
Hey you. It's Lesli. I'll email you.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on October 09, 2004, 11:39:00 AM
Shelly ! Nicest staff  member evah! How ya doing?
I was thinking of going to thew old richardson building, and wanted to take some pictures...Im sure its still there. In fact Im going to do that soon, I just need to decide what Ill say to the current occupants of the building as to why I want to enter and photo the place.

 Dont know why I want to go in that building so bad.....

 Im in the Hurst/NRC area, so its probably only a ...20 minute drive?

 As for a reunion I think Id pass as I still have alot of hard feelings, and dont know if I really can deal with the emotional onslaught of it.
  Most from Straight I dont have negative feelings towards but theres a small handful I really really do to the point that I want to strangle them until they turn blue and their eyes glaze over...
 Not that Id ever do that but its just some hate I want to leave buried.
  You were the coolest staff member and even when you tried to be confrontational it wasnt in you.
 I liked you alot. Never spoke to you but friom raps etc .
 I knew when you led a rap it was going to be somewhat helpful as opposed to a "Steve Brooks" type rap.
 Glad you are ok



 Brad

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Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 09, 2004, 04:37:00 PM
Brad,
I'm glad to hear that I didn't hurt you in any way.  I'm sure that there are some girls that probably hold grudges against me as you do those that hurt you.  I was following in line with those who were brain washed before me.  My heart was good though and I truly cared what happened to most of the kids.  I bet it broke my heart if I knew that you had never even done drugs and had to be there anyway.  Towards the end it was hard for me because I wanted to rescue so many kids and I couldn't.  I ended up working at a real treatment center not a brain washing camp a few years after Straight and would like to think I was able to really help some troubled kids for a short while.

I read your post earlier about all the rehabs you went to after straight and that made me so sad.  I hope that you will be able to heal all of that.  Healing wounds isn't easy.  I had problems going into straight that I couldn't even get to until I worked out all the crap I learned while in there.  I still have things to look at and heal but I think most of them are from my childhood now instead of from Straight.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on October 11, 2004, 07:46:00 AM
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On 2004-10-09 13:37:00, ShebbyLeavers wrote:

"Brad,

I'm glad to hear that I didn't hurt you in any way.  I'm sure that there are some girls that probably hold grudges against me as you do those that hurt you.  I was following in line with those who were brain washed before me.  My heart was good though and I truly cared what happened to most of the kids.  I bet it broke my heart if I knew that you had never even done drugs and had to be there anyway.  Towards the end it was hard for me because I wanted to rescue so many kids and I couldn't.  I ended up working at a real treatment center not a brain washing camp a few years after Straight and would like to think I was able to really help some troubled kids for a short while.

  "


Boy, that was a nice justification.  That didn't help the nazi collaborators; w hy  should it be any excuse for you.  I was in straight, was asked to be on staff and told them "no way"  Nice excuse, but I don't by it.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on October 13, 2004, 10:21:00 AM
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On 2004-10-11 04:46:00, Anonymous wrote:

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On 2004-10-09 13:37:00, ShebbyLeavers wrote:


"Brad,


I'm glad to hear that I didn't hurt you in any way.  I'm sure that there are some girls that probably hold grudges against me as you do those that hurt you.  I was following in line with those who were brain washed before me.  My heart was good though and I truly cared what happened to most of the kids.  I bet it broke my heart if I knew that you had never even done drugs and had to be there anyway.  Towards the end it was hard for me because I wanted to rescue so many kids and I couldn't.  I ended up working at a real treatment center not a brain washing camp a few years after Straight and would like to think I was able to really help some troubled kids for a short while.


  "




Boy, that was a nice justification.  That didn't help the nazi collaborators; w hy  should it be any excuse for you.  I was in straight, was asked to be on staff and told them "no way"  Nice excuse, but I don't by it."


You dontknow her either, fucko! She wasnt abusive...she was a staffer but she wasnt confrontational...I know who was and wasnt as I was in group every fucking day from 4/2 of 1988 till 1/1 of 1989...and my memories are vivid.

 She wasnt a meglomaniac that had a look of glee while ripping other kids. That was Jenn Loar...and Steve Brooks and Bobby Gilbert ...etc

 All of Shellys raps were  at leasdt an honest attempt at  having a helpful rap. She just wasnt a bitch. There were staff that were good people and there were fuckos...

 But you werent even in Dallas straight were you?
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on October 13, 2004, 10:29:00 AM
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On 2004-10-09 13:37:00, ShebbyLeavers wrote:

"Brad,

I'm glad to hear that I didn't hurt you in any way.  I'm sure that there are some girls that probably hold grudges against me as you do those that hurt you.  I was following in line with those who were brain washed before me.  My heart was good though and I truly cared what happened to most of the kids.  I bet it broke my heart if I knew that you had never even done drugs and had to be there anyway.  Towards the end it was hard for me because I wanted to rescue so many kids and I couldn't.  I ended up working at a real treatment center not a brain washing camp a few years after Straight and would like to think I was able to really help some troubled kids for a short while.



I read your post earlier about all the rehabs you went to after straight and that made me so sad.  I hope that you will be able to heal all of that.  Healing wounds isn't easy.  I had problems going into straight that I couldn't even get to until I worked out all the crap I learned while in there.  I still have things to look at and heal but I think most of them are from my childhood now instead of from Straight.  "


Thanks...Im alright ...have alot of problems but straight merely compounded the probs I already had you know?
 Dealing with drug addiction....real drug addiction ...is the major weight on me.
 I dont shoot dope anymore ..but Ive been clean from heroin like 8 times and went back sometimes with 4 year periods of clean ..
 Now Im on the methadone program and ..it works.
 It has its drawbacks and its still physically addictive but ...I can live with it.
  Every time I try to taper and detox I come crawling back. I just get so sick in withdrawls I end up scoring.

 Anyway Been clean for 2 or 3 years now (I dont count the date and dont go to meetings...I do it on my own and with mmt) Just moved to the Dallas area and have new apartment with a wonderful woman who understands and is also a Straight survivor.
  Hope all is well with you.

 Do you even remember me ? My pics on the alumni site i think..
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 13, 2004, 11:38:00 AM
Brad,
I did see your pictures on the Alumni site but it?s all such a blur.  Your face is so familiar though as if I?ve seen you as an adult and not at 13 but I just can?t remember.  Thanks for sticking up for me with the Anon post.  I didn?t take it on though.  I know what I was and what was in my heart.  I was a real addict and an alcoholic before Straight.  I wasn?t one that had to make it all up to get through the program.  Maybe that?s why it was different for me as a staff member.  I really was grateful to be sober and I really wanted to help others find what I?d found, the connection with god, etc.  I hated the way straight did things and I tried to do my own thing when I could.  I still am a grateful sober person but that?s because I had a chance to deprogram from Straight and was able to find connections in AA.  I?ve recently looked back at pictures from then and it?s made me so sad for those who had no drug problem and yet had to lie and make it all up to get out of that crazy place.  It?s so incredibly sad what they did to so many kids.   I?m glad to hear that you have tried to kick heroin.  I really know nothing about the methadone program, only that people are able to function again in society with the help of it.  I wasn?t a downer kind of girl, being so depressed, I always needed help getting up and so never had any desire to use heroin but I understand from stories it?s the hardest to quit.  I wish you all the luck with that.
I'm glad to hear that you have someone in your life that understands you.  I've heard it said that most people in life really just want to be loved and understood. Take care.
Shelly
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on October 15, 2004, 11:12:00 AM
Nah I havent shot any heroin in a long time.
Im not sober by any stretch of the imagination....I just dont abuse opiates, cocaine , speed, or alcohol..
  I try not to be around it. Methamphetamine and Heroin are big weaknesses...but I know that if I put the heroin in my blood I cant feel it..that helps alot and Ive actually watched people shoot heroin 4 or 5 times and not used myself.

 I didnt like the feeling, because even though I know the methadone will block the high...I still like the needle and the blood going into the barrel.

 Im still struggling with social problems..I cant stand large crowds...I really have little desire for social contact..when friends come by I mostly wish they would just leave.
  I go out and do as little as I have to do to get by you know? I like to have a nice place and al;l my bills paid so I get things done...
 I just try to get through each day as comfortable as possible ya know?
  I have had my fill of conflict and stress and I simply will not deal with it ..I refuse.
 My girlfriend and I never argue. We have very good communication skills and are able to usually work anything out.
  But neither of us do the things that usually cause relationmship problems..we dont drink or go out to clubs (both over 30 years old now )
 I spend alot of my free time on computer and playing MMORPG's etc .
 Im currently trying to decide what I wanna take, and then return to college.
 Problem is theres not much that interests me ..
Perhaps Im a bit disassociative ..


 Its just like I dont give a fuck about anything enough to study it OR my background wont allow me to work in a certain field ...or its drug testing and or liability involved that I dont need
  (ie: Nursing..say Im drawing blood and I bust a vein...person files a complaint and they piss test me finding methadone in my system ...thats grounds for a nice lawsuit Im sure.

 "That junky nurse fucked my arm up!!" ~ even though Im quite proficient with a needle ~ I have shot up fat blubbery people that had no veins numerous times~ I can hit people in the veins in their neck and not leave a mark...
 
 Sorry to ramble...Im bored and wired on coffee
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on October 15, 2004, 11:16:00 AM
Oh and Shelly , no big deal Im not going out of my way to stick up for you ...Im just being honest and real about the way things were.
 I remember alot clearly..Oh and I basically look just like I did at 13 now. Just taller etc etc ..but Im one of those people whos face didnt change alot. I tried to lay low in straight so you prolly wouldnt have remembered me anyway its been a long time. But I remember alot of raps you did. I remember everyone quite well. I blocked it for years but in the last 2 years since finding fornits and speaking to people its come back to me.

In fact you guys did a BS rap one day..and you attempted to roll a joint using toilet paper as a prop..remember this rap ?  :rofl:

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Crumbling world falls through my hands
In my mouth taste bitter sands.
Grass is burning, pulse is slow.
Drip by drip my backwards growth... crawl.
Fade to hate.
And I'll die within my fade[ This Message was edited by: Scarstruck on 2004-10-15 08:18 ]
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 15, 2004, 01:03:00 PM
well that incident in group doesn't sound like me, not my style.  I think I would have had a problem with those kinds of fake drug stunts.  I don't really remember though, so anything is possible.  Seems absolutely absurd to me now though like what the hell were staff thinking?  In talking to a friend about old memories last night I remembered when I got sat in group on 5th phase just because I made it to 5th phase in 6 months and they couldn't figure out how, like I must be FOS for making it that quick and so of course I got ripped into and the whole time knowing how absolutely absurd it all was and having to pull out something that was wrong with me just to satisfy the vultures even though I wasn't FOS.  Things I haven't thought about in 16 years.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on October 19, 2004, 09:42:00 PM
Jason Periot had a party last Halloween that he posted and invited straight peeps, and then had another one around Valetines.  It wasn't really straight reunionish, but Destroy Everything was there, Urine Trouble was there and they both rock.

I remember you Shelly.  You were one of the nicer staffers.  You wern't that far ahead of me.  actually I think you came in after me and than zipped past me.  I felt safe in your raps.  Many others I was a bundle of anxious nerves.

For you punkers Destroy Everything will be back in Dallas soon.  Their tour starts this Friday in Denver.  Texas dates can be checked on their website, destroyeverything.com I think or for sure go to our site pornjunkyusa.com and click links.

I will not see Texas again for a while.  Colorado is really awesome this time of year.  Every morning I walk outside and am sweap away by the mountains, green pines, yellow aspens, snow on pikes peak, deer running around.  It's a far cry from West Texas.  

But hey, GO Houston Astros, right
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: beth1222 on October 19, 2004, 11:06:00 PM
Can somebody tell me where the Dallas branch was?  My husband is from Ft. Worth and I am curious if he might have ever seen it.  Thanks.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on October 20, 2004, 08:56:00 AM
2900 Gateway Ste 600 Irving Texas 75063
per STRAIGHT propaganda I have stashed.

I think there was also something in Richardson, Texas at a later time.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on October 20, 2004, 09:11:00 AM
No, it was actually the Richardson Straight that was the first Straight, Inc. in Dallas.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on October 21, 2004, 10:04:00 AM
Was on executive drive. Jesus the Irving building didnt even open until 89 or 90... if you were there howd you not know that?
 The Richardson building was on Executive drive. I dont know the adress but its a warehouse with the concrete walls with little rocks stuck in it...(dont know what you call that) and had tinted windows/entrance area on the front.
  They moved to irving in 1/89 (confirmed) Going to snap photos of both places this weekend and may or may not post them.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: beth1222 on October 21, 2004, 01:25:00 PM
I don't know if you were referring to me...but if you were then I did not know where they were because I was not in Texas, I was in Orlando, FL.  My husband moved to Florida from Texas...we met after he moved here.  I've only been to Texas once and it was to meet his family before we got married.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 22, 2004, 11:39:00 AM
You remember me, help me remember you.  I looked at some of your posts so I know your Timmy Kemp from Midland and you were court ordered but it's all so blank.  It's so frustrating how much I've blocked out.  Some of the names you've posted are a complete blur too.  I was in 6/87 and on staff after 9/88.  You said you were in there before me and while I was on staff.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: taureana on October 28, 2004, 11:13:00 PM
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On 2004-10-22 08:39:00, ShebbyLeavers wrote:

" It's so frustrating how much I've blocked out.  Some of the names you've posted are a complete blur too.  I was in 6/87 and on staff after 9/88.  You said you were in there before me and while I was on staff."

Hi Shelly!

I'm the same way, have blocked out so much garbage.  Don't come around here much anymore either.  Glad you are doing well.   :smile:
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: PerfectStraightling on October 29, 2004, 02:57:00 PM
I remember you Shelley, but Im sure you don't remember me. We had a friend in common for a short while, a girl I worked with at the Black Eyed Pea in '92, I can't remember her name though. But I spoke with you once on the phone when you called her. But you were on staff the whole time I was there. I guess hello!!! [ This Message was edited by: jane on 2004-10-29 12:08 ]
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 29, 2004, 04:48:00 PM
was it Angelique that you worked with off Forest in Dallas, was your brother in before you?
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 29, 2004, 04:51:00 PM
Wow, Kelly, I really can't remember anything. Thanks for the post though, every little bit helps to piece it together.  Can you send a picture to the private messages?
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: PerfectStraightling on October 29, 2004, 05:44:00 PM
Yes her name was Angelique. We were taking ballet together and then I got a job with her for a while. You didn't remember me though, I know you probably saw a lot of kids go through there while you were on staff. My brother was never in there though.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on October 30, 2004, 11:19:00 AM
someone should start a web site for a reunion.  I saw this done from another program over the summer   LIFE in Florida.  the is:  http://www.LifeReunion.com (http://www.LifeReunion.com)   check it out
  People can sign in, there's a message board and photo's.   it's pretty cool, actually.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on November 03, 2004, 05:57:00 PM
Yeah you did roll the toilet paper joint.
Often times when people say things like "I cant roll for shit" your TP Joint flashes in my mind...
 :lol:
 It was a prop to spark intense feelings in the group as we passed it around...but it was such a pathetic Toilet paper joint it was comical...Im sure everyone forced some tears tho, for postierity  :lol:
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on November 03, 2004, 08:19:00 PM
My intake was March 6, 1987 and I commenced on January 20, 1989.  I was on staff trainee from around oct 1988 till around may 1989.

Due to some silly rules we didn't interact much.
I remember seeing you at the Dallas Cowboy game when I was on 5th phase trainee and your were a Graduate/Jr. Staffer.

I was the only 5th phase trainee during the last few months of my program.  Days were called in for 5th phasers so I went out everywhere by myself or with a parent/host parent.

I was with the Burkner group.  I got confronted and set back alot.  I don't recall the toilet paper joint rap, but I do remember your raps being soft.  You were more sympathic than hostile.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on November 06, 2004, 06:55:00 AM
Timmy you were in school at that time. It was a "bullshit rap"
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on November 06, 2004, 08:44:00 PM
If I was in school, than Shelly was in school too.
Or, was she one of those day-staffer drop-outs :question:
You know what they say about the pretty ones :silly:
not that smart :wink:
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: taureana on November 06, 2004, 09:51:00 PM
Brad & Timmy:

I think you're both wrong.  I remember a really fucked up reality rap where staffers came in with concert shirts and "druggie" clothes from clothes search.  I'm thinking that it was on a Saturday when days were called in 'cause the group was so full of shit as a whole.  Maybe Spencer Sails was in on it, but definitely Steve Brooks and Garrett.  There were like 5 or 6 staffers involved.  Lots of kids crying.  I remember crying because I thought that's what we were supposed to do.  I didn't want to be stood up and ripped for not being in touch with my past or whatever.

Seems like possibly it was in the old building and during the time that they switched the girls side over to the right for a short period.

I may be way off.  But that's how I remember it.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on November 07, 2004, 04:56:00 PM
I was in school during the day out in Grapevine and so my work shift didn't start until 4 I think.  The Reality Rap on the weekend does sound familiar because I think I remember them pulling out old clothes from that room.  I just remember thinking hey those belong to someone and aren't for the taking.  Straight gave us all these over inflated egos, like we were so superior and common sense rules didn't apply to us as long as we were following Straights rules.  How obsurd and what a reality it was when it finally all wore off.  Timmy, I do remermber going to that Cowboys game and wish I cold remember more details.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: taureana on November 09, 2004, 02:19:00 AM
Shelly:

It amazes me that you can't remember Timmy.  I thought y'all were on staff together, but maybe you had stopped working there by the time that Timmy made Trainee.

"Back in the day" Timmy was really tall with black hair and a lot of his pants were highwater.  The main thing that sticks out about him that I remember was when he got his wisdom teeth pulled, he had bruises on his jaw from it.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on November 09, 2004, 11:10:00 PM
Highwaters??? I pegged my pants like all the other cool straights.  I remember the wisdom teeth.  I was jacked up on pain killers.  The host parent got pissed at the dentist for giving me laughing gas.  I was as high as Pikes Peak ::bwahaha::
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: taureana on November 16, 2004, 01:10:00 PM
Oh my dear Timothy.... don't you remember?  We weren't allowed to peg our pants in group.  So maybe you were pegging your pants at school or work or whatever, but I never saw you outside of the group room.  So on those rare occassions when you would sit on the girls' 4th phase row across from us while doing your raps, to me, your pants were highwaters!

Love ya special! :nworthy:

(Email me, haven't heard from ya in awhile!  How's the powder in Aspen these days?  Or is it Denver?  I can't remember where you're at.)

Kelly
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on November 18, 2004, 06:09:00 PM
And you think I remember where I'm at. :question:
Powder??  I stick to the rocks. :lol: [ This Message was edited by: Reagan Youth on 2004-11-18 15:21 ]
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on November 24, 2004, 05:08:00 PM
Hey there was a Dallas reunion.  I think it was on ABC ::bwahaha::  ::bwahaha::
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on November 30, 2004, 10:20:00 AM
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On 2004-11-18 15:09:00, Reagan Youth wrote:

"And you think I remember where I'm at. :question:

Powder??  I stick to the rocks. :lol: [ This Message was edited by: Reagan Youth on 2004-11-18 15:21 ]"


He means ice not rocks... People in ice houses shouldnt smoke rocks...err
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on November 30, 2004, 12:36:00 PM
I remember there was a couple of BS raps for the boys in my Straight. It was a BS rap on sex, like we were supposed to feel guilty for all the positions we were eventually going to put women in.  Most of us in my group were virgins back then.  What a wasted effort. Of all the people who use this computer only three of us ever were in Straight.  The other five who also come here and slander, all of those were virgins until they were in their mid or older years teenager. We all sit around and try to explain to our friends what raps were like but it bores them to tears.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on December 03, 2004, 12:08:00 AM
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On 2004-11-06 18:51:00, taureana wrote:

"Brad & Timmy:



I think you're both wrong.  I remember a really fucked up reality rap where staffers came in with concert shirts and "druggie" clothes from clothes search.  I'm thinking that it was on a Saturday when days were called in 'cause the group was so full of shit as a whole.  Maybe Spencer Sails was in on it, but definitely Steve Brooks and Garrett.  There were like 5 or 6 staffers involved.  Lots of kids crying.  I remember crying because I thought that's what we were supposed to do.  I didn't want to be stood up and ripped for not being in touch with my past or whatever.



Seems like possibly it was in the old building and during the time that they switched the girls side over to the right for a short period.



I may be way off.  But that's how I remember it."


Im sure of it ...its one of my more vivid memories ...perhaps someone else rolled it but you brought it to group(Shelly) ...
  Im sorry but that TP joint wasnt cutting it... :rofl: it looked like a 2 ply blimp.  :rofl:

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Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on December 03, 2004, 12:09:00 AM
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On 2004-11-30 09:36:00, Anonymous wrote:

"I remember there was a couple of BS raps for the boys in my Straight. It was a BS rap on sex, like we were supposed to feel guilty for all the positions we were eventually going to put women in.  Most of us in my group were virgins back then.  What a wasted effort. Of all the people who use this computer only three of us ever were in Straight.  The other five who also come here and slander, all of those were virgins until they were in their mid or older years teenager. We all sit around and try to explain to our friends what raps were like but it bores them to tears."


I was a virgin....

Hey by the way Im starting my methadone taper tomorrow I will be off it in 3 months..Ikm excited no more liquid handcuffs!
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ehm on December 03, 2004, 12:16:00 AM
Brad, I am so happy to hear that! I'm proud of you too. Seriously, way to go! :smile:  :tup:
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on December 03, 2004, 06:49:00 AM
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On 2004-12-02 21:16:00, cult survivor wrote:

"Brad, I am so happy to hear that! I'm proud of you too. Seriously, way to go! :smile:  :tup: "


Thanks Im on 170 mg so its gonna be a hellride but fuck it Im tired of it..
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: ehm on December 03, 2004, 09:55:00 AM
You can do it. I have total faith in you. :smile:
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: LibertyBelle on February 17, 2005, 11:10:00 PM
Shelly, Lael here (Dallas Straight 89-90).  I'd love to catch up.  You can reach me via email at: laelwommack@hotmail.com
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Gah on February 18, 2005, 12:36:00 AM
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Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Scarstruck on February 18, 2005, 01:58:00 PM
Yeah there was "good staff and bad staff"
  Remember Kathy David? She was a fucking cunt..I hope shes dead..She deserves a painful death. Lesbo fat whore..
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: jraypdxxx on February 22, 2005, 07:30:00 PM
I want to go to the reunion
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Post by: jraypdxxx on February 25, 2005, 09:52:00 PM
We had our own Dallas runion in Portland..cowboy!
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Post by: Anonymous on March 25, 2005, 12:42:00 PM
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On 2004-10-07 19:28:00, Anonymous wrote:

"Hey you. It's Lesli. I'll email you."


lesli, if you're the lesli i'm thinking of, i'd like to get in touch with you...
if you were ever living in St Louis with miss X then you're the one, morely or lessly...
email me: fiery_rhythm@hotmail.com
sean
thumbs up!
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Post by: Icelandgirl on March 31, 2005, 11:43:00 PM
Well, this is certainly a trip.  
Shelly, I remember you.  Do you remember me?  Amy from Seattle. I stayed with you at your home.
I hate this, really.  It makes me sad.  It's taken me years to cry, to remember, to realize what went down in that warehouse in Richardson.  I love the sun.

To all of you: take care.  I'm trying, as a single and loving mom, to do my best.  
But sometimes Straight comes into my dreams and I don't know what to do with it.
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Post by: ` on April 01, 2005, 03:14:00 AM
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Post by: Gah on April 01, 2005, 07:36:00 AM
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Post by: aboutagirl on April 01, 2005, 09:04:00 AM
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On 2005-03-31 20:43:00, Icelandgirl wrote:

"Well, this is certainly a trip.  

Shelly, I remember you.  Do you remember me?  Amy from Seattle. I stayed with you at your home.

I hate this, really.  It makes me sad.  It's taken me years to cry, to remember, to realize what went down in that warehouse in Richardson.  I love the sun.



To all of you: take care.  I'm trying, as a single and loving mom, to do my best.  

But sometimes Straight comes into my dreams and I don't know what to do with it."


Did you have long blonde hair and listen to Christian rock before you came in?

May your days be joyfully challenging and your words artfully true
-- Ginger Warbis SMA, `00

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Post by: ShebbyLeavers on April 01, 2005, 09:31:00 AM
Hello Amy!  OMG, I asked John W. about you when I found this site and he didn't know what ever happended to you! I went to the AA world conference in '91 or '92 and that was the last time I saw John, Bob and Ed and I think that was the last I heard how you were doing.  I'm so glad you are ok, you were very dear to me! My mom moved to Seattle in 89 and there isn't a time that I go visit I don't wonder if I'll see you!  Send me a private message here on this site and I'll give you my email address.  Finding this site is a trip no doubt, we all suffered, some of us worse than others.  It took years to deprogram what I learned, some is still with me.  So glad you found your way here!
Shelly
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Post by: ShebbyLeavers on April 01, 2005, 10:09:00 AM
Shanna,
I don't remember liking frogs but who knows, so much is blocked, I did have a weekend host home for a little while in Grapevine so I might remember you with a little help, send me a private message.[ This Message was edited by: ShebbyLeavers on 2005-04-01 07:10 ][ This Message was edited by: ShebbyLeavers on 2005-04-01 07:10 ]
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: BellaSatya on April 01, 2005, 02:29:00 PM
Hi Amy, I was wondering when you would stumble across this site.  When I found you a year ago I could tell you werent ready for a reunion so I left you alone. I do miss you and have thought of you often.  I bet your little girl is beautiful. I have pics of when she was a tiny baby but thats it.  This message board is hard to stomach, there is a lot of pain here but I think it was really helpful to me for a short time to work through the residual pain I had from Straight.  Please feel free to email. Leave me a private message here and I will send you my email if you dont still have it.  Love to you, Shannon Adelman

Tell your mom and dad hello. They were wonderful to me.
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Post by: Anonymous on July 05, 2005, 10:52:00 PM
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On 2004-10-07 15:37:00, ShebbyLeavers wrote:

"I logged onto this site over a year ago and got all freaked out when I read that attorneys were looking for names of Senior Staff Members to include them in their class actions but for some reason I am drawn back once again.  I ran a search for my name and found a lot of colorful posts to say at best and I saw ones about a possible reunion in July.  Did it happen and what's happening with the Dallas survivors.  I saw Andy Bromberger's posting.  I love you big.  It's been way to long since I hugged your neck.  I tried to email Lesli Eberstein just now but that post was over a year old so if you still check this out, email me at *********

I still keep in touch with lots of people from Straight but haven't heard from those that moved away and I'd love to hear from you.  [ This Message was edited by: ShebbyLeavers on 2004-12-06 06:33 ]"


leslieberstein@yahoo.com
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Post by: linchpin on July 06, 2005, 09:16:00 AM
If there was I wasnt invited..not that Id go. Fuck it Im cool talking on here..I stay in touch with a few people.
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Post by: Anonymous on July 21, 2005, 05:19:00 PM
I have that symbol about my hearth in my house, only reversed.

Shelly -> you emailed me once; I responded & never heard anything after that!

Maybe you forgot who I am too :smile:

-j poirot
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Post by: Anonymous on July 21, 2005, 05:23:00 PM
THERE IS AN ATTORNEY WHO IS LOOKING INTO A FILING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT FOR SURVIVORS OF STRAIGHT INC.

survivorsagainststraightinc@hotmail.com
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Post by: ShebbyLeavers on September 07, 2005, 10:57:00 AM
Hey Jason - Didn't forget - just haven't been on this site in a really long time.  Saw a few new faces today - Delaney for one.
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Post by: Gah on September 07, 2005, 11:27:00 AM
This sucks! I like remember everyone and so many details. Not many remember me. My name was Shanna Reynolds I remember Amy when she was on 4th phase. I remember cause she was the only one on 4th phase forever! I was allways in the front row and Amy was allways in front of me. I didnt have a brother in with me, that was Shannon A. with Berry A. I remember Delaney, both Leslies, Kim, I guess I remember everyone. I dunno if it would be better to not remember. I was only 13 when I was there. I went in 2 days before Christmas 1987.
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Post by: Verbal Razors on September 08, 2005, 12:24:00 AM
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On 2005-07-21 14:23:00, Anonymous wrote:

"THERE IS AN ATTORNEY WHO IS LOOKING INTO A FILING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT FOR SURVIVORS OF STRAIGHT INC.



survivorsagainststraightinc@hotmail.com"


 :roll: Here we go with that shit again..They can keep their money I dont need it.
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Post by: Verbal Razors on September 08, 2005, 12:25:00 AM
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On 2005-09-07 08:27:00, Gah wrote:

"This sucks! I like remember everyone and so many details. Not many remember me. My name was Shanna Reynolds I remember Amy when she was on 4th phase. I remember cause she was the only one on 4th phase forever! I was allways in the front row and Amy was allways in front of me. I didnt have a brother in with me, that was Shannon A. with Berry A. I remember Delaney, both Leslies, Kim, I guess I remember everyone. I dunno if it would be better to not remember. I was only 13 when I was there. I went in 2 days before Christmas 1987."


I remember you.
  ~ Linchpin
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2005, 12:38:00 AM
1987 was a pretty bad year for some of us.
Title: Was there ever a Dallas Reunion?
Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2005, 12:39:00 AM
(It's the sort of thing a drunken veteran says.)
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Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2005, 12:40:00 AM
I'm a neurotic artist and an art critic in one person. strange bedfellows and all.
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Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2005, 12:41:00 AM
(There's our schizophrenic veteran.)
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Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2005, 12:43:00 AM
I don't like the parentheses. I think they have a sort of distorting effect on the piece, in that, it's no longer the deadpan response, it's sort of "cute-syfied" if you will. it makes a mockery out of what is at once jest and searing soul truth all at once.
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Post by: Anonymous on September 08, 2005, 12:45:00 AM
maybe you should edit your posts, before you hit say it
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Post by: Anonymous on September 13, 2005, 10:59:00 AM
hello everyone
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Post by: taureana on September 15, 2005, 02:21:00 PM
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On 2005-09-07 08:27:00, Gah wrote:

"This sucks! I like remember everyone and so many details. Not many remember me. My name was Shanna Reynolds I remember Amy when she was on 4th phase. I remember cause she was the only one on 4th phase forever! I was allways in the front row and Amy was allways in front of me. I didnt have a brother in with me, that was Shannon A. with Berry A. I remember Delaney, both Leslies, Kim, I guess I remember everyone. I dunno if it would be better to not remember. I was only 13 when I was there. I went in 2 days before Christmas 1987."

When did you get out of Straight?
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Post by: Anonymous on December 17, 2005, 12:41:00 AM
I am Icelandgirl and I am also Amy.  Apparently i have also forgotten my pw, so oh well.  

Yes, I am likely the 2nd Amy you remember.  I live in Seattle; I am fine.  The only other Amy I remember was my 2nd phase "cop-out"; we took Seimis in hopes of finding freedom. I hope she's ok.  I am.  I graduated, yet I find I still hate Straight.  Perhaps you all can help me with that, perhaps not.

I loved kathy david, by the way - and then she scared the shit out of me.  any info i'd be interested.  i've always loved and will always love Kim Gent, who I understand is in prison.  damn.

love to all of you who are sre surviving.
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Post by: Anonymous on December 17, 2005, 12:46:00 AM
Hey - I was an Amy; don't know if I'm an Amy you remember, but I was Straight DAllas from Seattle around the same time.

email: amyebersole@msn.com

feel free to email if you want.
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Post by: Anonymous on December 20, 2005, 01:33:00 PM
hello amy eb. i remember you very well. we were on 5th phase at the same time. my name is delaney. how are you?